Cardiff City Football Club are delighted to confirm that an agreement has been struck with Manchester City on the season long loan of Craig Bellamy. The agreement was made at midday on Tuesday, seeing the Welsh Captain coming home and being available to join the squad in readiness for our home game against Doncaster on Saturday, subject to ratification from the Premier League and Football League.

Craig said of the move, "I'm thrilled to be coming back home to Cardiff and am excited at the prospect of wearing the shirt and playing for the club I've supported since I was a boy. I'll be working hard with my new team-mates to bring success to the club and look forward to our next Championship game on Saturday. I'm sure that all 'City fans will play their part in driving us forward this year. It has been my dream to play my part in taking my hometown club to the Premier League, which would be fantastic for the football club, the city of Cardiff and Wales."

Cardiff City Manager Dave Jones said, "Bringing Craig to Cardiff is another big step in the development of this football club and I am delighted that he has agreed to join us on a season long loan. Like recent additions Jason Koumas and Seyi Olofinjana, Craig is a great talent and adds to the quality players that we have here. We will continue to work on taking the next steps as a club and hope that all Cardiff City supporters join us in welcoming Craig by turning up in high numbers this season."

Cardiff City Chief Executive Gethin Jenkins added, "We are delighted to have secured agreement with Manchester City in the loan of such a high calibre player in Craig, which works for us not only on the pitch, but also from a business perspective. As current Wales Captain, Craig is a fantastic addition to our squad. We would like to thank Manchester City and specifically their senior executives for their help in brokering the deal.

"Also recognition should be given to TG and to Vincent Tan for their support with the deal and should lay to rest any questions of their ongoing commitment. Together with the other members of the squad, coaches and staff it reiterates our commitment to take this club forward."

Craig will be unveiled at a press conference at Cardiff City Stadium at 3:30pm on Tuesday. He will wear squad number 39.

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