The American international says he was automatically granted a new contract until 2009 after he reached 20 Premier League games this season.

Hahnemann admits he is surprised by continual reports over his contract situation and says he is keen to prolong his stay even further at Reading.

"I don't know why these stories about my contract keep coming up as it was all sorted out a couple of months ago," Hahnemann told skysports.com.

"There was an option in my contract if I played 20 games I would be automatically be given another 12 months and that is what happened.

"I am here until 2009 and I am happy at the club.

"My goal is to stay here and I see my future in the long-term at Reading."

But just two weeks ago, Royals boss Steve Coppell insisted the club had not yet offered the goalkeeper a new deal.

He said: "It's obviously something Marcus wants to get off his chest," said Coppell.

"If he is upset then I'm sorry, but we are quite comfortable with the contract situation.