Cardiff City steal Ebou Adams transfer from under Blackpool's noses as club confirm first signing

Cardiff City have announced Ebou Adams as their first signing of the transfer window.

Adams, who signs on a three-year deal, represents the very first building block of what promises to be a huge squad reconstruction this summer. The central midfielder, 26, has been one of the standout players in League Two the last few seasons and was a key cog in Forest Green Rovers' wheel when they romped to the title this term.

His performances drew admiring looks from a number of Championship clubs including Blackpool who, it is understood, were incredibly active in trying to get him to Bloomfield Road. However, the 11-cap Gambia international has agreed to join the Bluebirds this summer.

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"I'm excited and I can't wait to get started," Adams said after signing. "I spoke to the manager and I was delighted with his plans, and I just wanted to be involved. We spoke about the style of football we would be playing, and it is a style I really like. Hopefully I can be part of the team that takes Cardiff City back to where they belong.

"I'm an all-round midfielder. The fans can expect 110% from me and for me to play with a smile on my face."

Adams is understood to have been impressed by the club, the city and the project at Cardiff.

The Bluebirds' interest in the player was first reported by WalesOnline last month and it is understood the club have worked tirelessly since that first contact to convince him that the Welsh capital was the place for him. Blackpool are said to have made an offer for him amid an eight-team battle for his signature.

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