Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz… SIGNING CONFIRMED

[Bobby Dandruff]

According to Sky…..

[NottinghamBlue]

Anwar El Ghazi anyone

BREAKING: Mainz winger Anwar El Ghazi is in discussions to terminate his contract to pursue a move to Cardiff City.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

He’s got an interesting recent history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anwar_El_Ghazi

[FormerlyJohnnyBreadhead]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

He’s got an interesting recent history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anwar_El_Ghazi

I don't think anything he said was particularly incendiary, and I actually respect the fact he stood by it. I believe the German courts also ruled in his favor that he was wrongfully dismissed.

I'm more bothered about his footballing ability and I think at this level he'd be a very handy signing.

[North Cardiff Blue]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

I don't think anything he said was particularly incendiary, and I actually respect the fact he stood by it. I believe the German courts also ruled in his favor that he was wrongfully dismissed.

Seems like we are looking at lots of players and working through a list in order, many of these probably won't come off.



I'm more bothered about his footballing ability and I think at this level he'd be a very handy signing.

Seems like we are looking at lots of players and working through a list in order, many of these probably won't come off.



Re: The Transfer Window Rumours thread

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...gn=communities

Cardiff City in talks to sign former Aston Villa and Ajax winger
The Bluebirds are hoping to close on an ambitious deal for the Netherlands international.

Cardiff City are in talks to sign Netherlands international winger Anwar El Ghazi, WalesOnline understands.

The Bluebirds have wanted to bolster at the top end of the pitch this summer and are addressing key areas of weakness which Erol Bulut identified last term.

They have brought in Chris Willock on a free from QPR, while they are nearing the completion of a loan move for Hertha BSC front man Wilfried Kanga.

And now, City are launching an ambitious attempt to seal the signing of winger El Ghazi. The 29-year-old is likely best known for his four years playing at Aston Villa, whom he helped to achieve promotion out of the Championship to the Premier League. In the 2020/21 campaign, he netted 10 goals in 28 top-flight games for Villa.

Having been reared in the famous Ajax academy, El Ghazi turned out for the Amsterdam side early in his career and impressed with 23 goals and 16 assists across 100 appearances. His talent caught the eye of French side Lille, where he played for two years before moving to then Championship side Villa.

He had a brief loan spell with Everton in 2022 but was used just twice. He returned to PSV in the summer of 2022 and his form reignited. He netted nine times in 33 games for the Dutch side before seeking a new challenge in Germany with Mainz last September.

It was a short-lived stint with Mainz, though. El Ghazi was suspended by the club after he posted a pro-Palestinian message on Instagram amid the 2023 Israel-Palestine conflict, which included the phrase "From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free."

He later expressed, "Every individual, be it in Palestine or elsewhere, has the right to security, a loving home, and opportunities to grow."

Following his remarks, Mainz's official Instagram account was temporarily deactivated. Mainz notified El Ghazi of their intention to terminate his contract on October 27 due to his controversial social media post. Nevertheless, he was reinstated on October 31 after clarifying his position, stating he stands "for peace above everything" and advocating for "more empathy", emphasizing the importance of understanding the history behind the conflict.

Mainz, however, let him go a week later. The decision followed El Ghazi's rejection of the club's claim that he had retracted his original statement. He wrote on social media at the time: "I do not distance myself from what I said and stand for humanity and on the side of the oppressed until the last day I breathe."

Significantly, however, a German court ruled on July 12 that El Ghazi was unfairly dismissed by Mainz. The club had to pay more than £1m in lost salary earnings to the winger. He is, however, yet to be paid and wants to officially terminate his contract in order to potentially seal a move to Cardiff. Given the complications, we are told there is still some way to go before a deal can be concluded.

On the pitch, El Ghazi would no doubt represent a high-quality addition. On a free transfer, it looks excellent value. He has more than 100 goal involvements (64 goals, 39 assists) in 301 senior appearances and has played all of his football in top-flight leagues across, barring the one season in which he got promoted out of the Championship with Villa.

[jon1959]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Shame it has come out now if 'there is still some way to go before a deal can be concluded'.

I assume Hull are already on the phone? :hehe:

[Rjk]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Shame it has come out now if 'there is still some way to go before a deal can be concluded'.

I assume Hull are already on the phone? :hehe:

if you were his agent then you'd definitely make it public to drum up some competition

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Paul Abbandonato has tweeted that he could be off “elsewhere”:

[pipster]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Like all pre season transfer talk - there is a lot of heat and not much light.
Would be a good signing - from what I know - but not sure he would come to us though

[LA Bluebird]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Feels very much like the kind of rumor an agent has put out there in order to drum up interest from a bigger club. Surely would be on a serious wedge too.

[The Lone Gunman]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Clearly a player of some ability and he should be full of energy as he last started a game in May 2023. He effectively had last season off with just four sub appearances under his belt.

This would be a really interesting signing if it comes off and another indication that the club is splashing out on wages rather than transfer fees this summer.

[North Cardiff Blue]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Clearly a player of some ability and he should be full of energy as he last started a game in May 2023. He effectively had last season off with just four sub appearances under his belt.

This would be a really interesting signing if it comes off and another indication that the club is splashing out on wages rather than transfer fees this summer.

Along with Ramsey and O'Dowda it will be like a fresh new team :thumbup:

[Armitage Shanks]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Excellent signing.
Was he involved in the infamous villa Leeds game

[Carl Dale's Mole]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

Feels very much like the kind of rumor an agent has put out there in order to drum up interest from a bigger club. Surely would be on a serious wedge too.

Yep. Feels exactly like that to me. Ain't happening.

[BlueArmy 86]

Re: Anwar El Ghazi signing from Mainz…

He was class for Villa