We are pleased to announce the signing of Anwar El Ghazi.

The winger has put pen-to-paper on a one-year deal with the Bluebirds.

Anwar has enjoyed a stellar playing career, starring for Ajax, Lille, Aston Villa, Everton and PSV. He also has Championship experience, winning promotion with Villa during the 2018/19 season, scoring in the Play-Off final victory over Derby County. The 29-year-old has two Netherlands international caps to his name.

Speaking at the Vale Resort, Anwar said: “I’m excited. I’m really hungry and looking forward to playing for this great Club. The city is amazing. I’ve got to feel at home, and from the moment I arrived here I’ve been feeling good.

“I know I’ve not been playing for a while. I stayed fit for myself, but team training is obviously different. When I’m fully fit, I want to help the team where I can with goals, with assists and with my experience. I will give everything for the shirt.”

City boss Erol Bulut added: “Anwar knows what football is in the Championship and the Premier League, so he can help us a lot. In offensive roles he can play the part, in his creativity, finishing and assists. I think we are getting one player that the fans in the stadium will like, with his skills and moves on the field.

“He will need a little bit of time to get ready, as he was away from football for a long time, but we will get him fit and we will see a quality player in El Ghazi.”

Anwar is our second signing of the week, joining Wilfried Kanga at the Bluebirds for 2024/25. Welcome to CCS, Anwar!