Reading midfielder Brynjar Gunnarsson has signed a new one-year deal at the club.

The 33-year-old`s contract had expired this summer but the Iceland international has agreed to stay at the Madjeski Stadium for a further 12 months.

Royals` director of football Nicky Hammond said: "He is a very good player. His quality gives him great versatility and he continues to set a good example for the younger players.

"He has a big part to play this season."

Gunnarsson, who joined the club from Watford in 2005: "There was never any doubt. I always wanted to stay and the club wanted to me so it was fairly easy to get everything done."