Cardiff City are expected to release winger Sheyi Ojo when his contract expires this summer, as per a report by AllNigerianSoccer.
Cardiff City faces a significant decision regarding the future of their attacker following his loan spell at Kortrijk this past season. The player was loaned to the Belgian club in August last year and has since featured in 31 matches across all competitions, contributing one goal. The club must now determine whether to reintegrate him into their squad, seek another loan arrangement, or consider a permanent transfer.
Cardiff City has a significant decision to make regarding the future of Sheyi Ojo, who has just completed a loan spell at Belgian side Kortrijk. The 26-year-old’s contract with Cardiff City Stadium is set to expire at the end of next month, and he has yet to sign an extension. As it stands, he will become a free agent.
According to AllNigerianSoccer, it is ‘likely’ that Cardiff will let Ojo leave for free as they prepare to publish their retained list. Releasing Ojo would free up space and funds, allowing Cardiff to bring in other reinforcements.
Ojo, a former England youth international, has been with the Bluebirds since 2022 but has struggled to make a significant impact since his permanent move to Wales. He has a history of playing in various academies, starting at MK Dons before being lured to Liverpool in 2011. At Liverpool, he made 13 first-team appearances and had several loan spells at clubs including Wigan Athletic, Wolves, Fulham, Stade de Reims, Rangers, Cardiff City, and Millwall. During his initial loan stint at Cardiff, he scored five goals in 42 appearances, which led the club to sign him permanently two years ago.
Ojo’s time at Kortrijk has provided him with regular game time, putting him in the shop window for potential suitors this summer.
Cardiff City faces a summer of uncertainty. The future of manager Erol Bulut is unclear, and the club needs to resolve his situation before they can fully prepare for the upcoming season. If Bulut departs, the club would need to restart their planning process, which would be less than ideal.
Overall, letting Ojo go would be a strategic move to streamline the squad and make room for new signings, as Cardiff looks to build a more competitive team for the future.
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