Man City youngster Tommy Doyle sends message to Cardiff City following loan spell

Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle has paid credit to everyone who supported him during his time at Cardiff City following the conclusion of his loan spell in Wales.

The midfielder, who will turn 21 later this year, joined the Championship club on loan for the remainder of the season back in January, in a bid to earn regular first-team football. He had spent the first half of the campaign on loan at German club Hamburg, but the deal was cut short due to a lack of opportunities.

However, he played no part for Cardiff on Saturday afternoon as they completed their 2021/22 Championship campaign with a slender 1-0 win over already-relegated Derby County at Pride Park. Jordan Hugill netted the only goal of the game to ensure the Bluebirds finished 18th in the table.

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Doyle, who made 20 appearances during his time on loan at the Cardiff City Stadium, played no part in the final day triumph after not being included in the matchday squad. Despite that, he made a telling impression during his time with the Championship club, scoring two goals and grabbing three assists.

Cardiff supporters have loved watching Doyle on a weekly basis and hope that he could return to the club next season. For the City youngster, it was a loan spell that he is unlikely to forget anytime soon.

On Instagram, Doyle posted: "My time @cardiffcityfc has come to an end! Thank you to all the staff, players and the fans for the constant support they have shown me and the team!

"I wish everybody at the club all the best for the future! Thank you."

The 20-year-old, who has seven senior appearances for City to his name, attracted no shortage of praise during his loan spell with the