23-cap international reacts to sealing Cardiff City transfer move

Cardiff City have announced the signing of former Bristol City winger Callum O’Dowda.

The Bluebirds announced this afternoon that the Republic of Ireland international had joined the club on a three-year contract.

The transfer is set to go through on the 1st July, the day after O’Dowda’s current Bristol City deal expires.

Speaking as part of the Bluebirds’ announcement, the 27-year-old expressed his delight at making a move to the Welsh capital.

“I’m delighted. It’s been a long process, from meeting the gaffer and going around the training ground, to actually putting pen to paper.” O’Dowda told Cardiff City club media.

“The intent and the passion the manager showed, and also the business that the club has been doing in the transfer window, was something that I want to be part of.

“I’m at a stage in my career where I’m hungry, I want to achieve as much as I can, and I feel as though I could be hitting my prime now. So, it’s all about kicking on with the right team, the right manager and a fantastic club.”

O’Dowda’s recent seasons have been marred by injury, with the wide midfielder making just 39 Championship appearances over the last two seasons.

No doubt that contributed to Bristol City’s decision to release him this summer, but O’Dowda has shown previously that he is a good player at this level.

Bluebirds boss Steve Morison admitted it had been a long pursuit to get O’Dowda through the door, and revealed that the player had plenty of options on the table.

“It’s been a long pursuit. We made contact a while back, he had a lot of options and he chose us at the end of it, so it’s credit to all the hard work that everybody has put in.” Morison told Cardiff City club media.

“He fits the bill in all departments. He brings