Following a rumour that has been floating around for a couple days, Reading have confirmed the completed signing of Udoka Godwin-Malife from Burton Albion. Godwin-Malife has signed on a three year contract. The 26 year old central defender comes to Reading with plenty of experience at this level, having played two full season for Burton in League One, and should give some much needed depth to the squad.
Godwin-Malife arrived at Burton two years ago after signing from Swindon Town, and has also made over 100 apperarances for Forest Green.
Udoka Godwin-Malife Signs Three Year Contract
From the Discussion
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BR Brogue 28 Jun 2026 · 8:02pm
About to sign
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WE WestYorksRoyal 28 Jun 2026 · 8:19pm
Never heard of him until 10 minutes ago but sounds like a good signing.
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LE leon 28 Jun 2026 · 8:20pm
About to sign Brilliant nobbing.
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FD From Despair To Where? 28 Jun 2026 · 8:23pm
26 year old CB who can also cover at RB/RWB. Apparently quick, strong and decent with the ball at his feet. Burton captain. Their fans seem to think he's a decent L1 defender.
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FE Fezza 28 Jun 2026 · 9:18pm
CB but under 6ft, an issue?
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PT Pepe the Horseman 28 Jun 2026 · 9:41pm
CB but under 6ft, an issue? Expect he'll be RB, with POC and Ward first choice CBs.
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DO Doc 28 Jun 2026 · 10:03pm
CB but under 6ft, an issue? Expect he'll be RB, with POC and Ward first choice CBs. This. Plus, Richardson likes fullbacks that can tuck into a third centre back when 4-2-3-1 switches to 3-4-2-1.
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WE WestYorksRoyal 28 Jun 2026 · 10:04pm
CB but under 6ft, an issue? Expect he'll be RB, with POC and Ward first choice CBs. Or we'll play 3 at the back. That's the position POC excelled at for Lincoln; he can organise and dominate the air, with more mobility and ball playing ability either side of him.