We are pleased to announce that centre-back Dylan Lawlor has put pen to paper on a contract extension with the Bluebirds.
Lawlor has signed new three-year terms in the Welsh capital, which will keep him at the Club until the summer of 2028.
Dylan joined the Academy at the age of seven, before progressing through the age groups. He made his senior debut in the Emirates FA Cup against Aston Villa in February 2025, prior to his first league start coming on the opening day of the current campaign against Peterborough United.
The centre-back has been a key part of a City defence that has conceded just two goals in all competitions so far this campaign.
Speaking to Cardiff City TV, Dylan said: “I’m buzzing to sign a new contract and really pleased to get it over the line. It’s been a learning experience so far this season. I feel like I’m growing with each game and hopefully I can carry that on throughout the campaign.
“I can take a lot confidence from that. I’ve grown with every game. We take massive pride from the clean sheets we’ve had this season and we’ve got to keep that going now.
“It [the playing style] suits me massively. I was buzzing when he [Brian Barry-Murphy] got appointed with his Manchester City background and I think that’s transferred onto the pitch with him showing a lot of trust in me. Hopefully we can keep that going.
“It’s a very exciting time and inspiring for the Academy. On the first day against Peterborough United, we had nine Academy graduates in the squad, so it’s a great time to be a young player at the Club.”