Cardiff City have made their first January signing. The Bluebirds have signed defender Brad Smith on loan from Bournemouth for the rest of the season. He is Neil Harris’ first addition since replacing Neil Warnock.
Cardiff City Sign Brad Smith on Loan From Bournemouth
The Deal
Cardiff announced via their website they had signed the left-back. Smith arrives on loan for the remainder of the season determined to keep Cardiff in the promotion race.
The Australian international began his career at Liverpool before joining the Cherries in 2016. He has struggled for game time at Bournemouth since arriving at the club.
Smith has spent the last 18 months in the USA, playing for current MLS Cup holders Seattle Sounders. He enjoyed a tremendous spell in the United States, and he will hope to bring that confidence with him to Cardiff.
The full-back has yet to show his best in English football and a move to Cardiff provides him with a good opportunity. He will compete with Cardiff’s current number one left-back Joe Bennett.
The full-back is Neil Harris’ first signing of the window as he looks to assert himself on the squad. He wants to add more fresh faces before tomorrow’s deadline.
Smith could make his Cardiff debut in tomorrow night’s game against Reading after the defender was signed in time to feature.
Smith Wants to Prove Himself in English Football
The full-back has struggled to show his best abilities in English football making a handful of appearances for Liverpool and Bournemouth.
While a lack of game time was against him, we didn’t see the best of him. However, 18 months in MLS has certainly given him a huge boost and allowed him to grow as a footballer.
Cardiff will hope to get the best out of him in the final months of the season.
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