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Welcome Osho. 4 year deal.
https://x.com/cardiffcityfc/status/1961338046621659280?s=46&t=5XvNdsdmLTsVTx09ZSEfIA
https://x.com/cardiffcityfc/status/1961338662399913992?s=46&t=5XvNdsdmLTsVTx09ZSEfIA
Cardiff City FC are delighted to welcome central defender Gabriel Osho to the Club.
The 27-year-old arrives in the Welsh capital on a permanent deal from Ligue 1 outfit AJ Auxerre, signing a four-year contract with the Bluebirds for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
Having begun his career at Reading, the centre-back moved to Luton Town in 2020 and enjoyed an impressive spell with the Hatters.
Gabe was part of the side that earned promotion to the Premier League in the 2022/23 season, and went on to make 21 top-flight appearances the following year, scoring twice, with his first Premier League goal coming in a home fixture against Arsenal.
Earlier in his spell at Kenilworth Road, the defender had enjoyed a loan spell at Rochdale, where he worked with City boss Brian Barry-Murphy.
After spending the 2024/25 campaign in France, Osho has now reunited with Brian in the Welsh capital, becoming our second signing of the transfer window following the loan acquisition of goalkeeper Nathan Trott.
Upon becoming a Bluebird, Gabe told Cardiff City TV: “I’m really happy, and really excited. It’s been a long time in the works, so to finally be here at the stadium and in the city has been good. I’m buzzing to get going.
“Brian played a big part. It’s always important when the player has a good relationship with the manager. I had a really good time at Rochdale, and the connection I built with Brian and the staff there was pretty amazing. I think the relationship really was a contributing factor.
“I’ve been watching the games so far, and the atmosphere is amazing. Hopefully I can feed off the team’s momentum, get going straight away, and just keep the wins and the clean sheets going.”
Fair play this is an excellent signing - even if we were in the Championship
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Does he know League One here is not the same as Ligue 1 in France? 😁
Good news, Osho looks a quality signing for a League One club, but he’s 27. Won’t somebody think of the kids? 🤣
Going from playing PSG to Stevenage, its the BBM factor
Looks like a good signing.
Happy with this
Lovely stuff.
Winger next please.
Nervous couple of weeks for all involved as Auxerre had some sort of defence injury crisis which delayed things here.
Fantastic that it's all sorted.
Looks a great signing.
Good luck Gabs#2
Good move - we definitely needed competition/cover at centre back
Hopefully we can get 2-3 more quality signings in this transfer window, great to see the BBM effect in transfer dealings as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
I wonder if he’s going to start tomorrow?
Looks good! No reason to play Chambers at CB ever again. Have a word. Try CDM under BBM. It might just work.Quote:
Originally Posted by ninian opinian
And a left back. I actually think that’s enough, barring an absurd injury crisis.Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueArmy 86
Anyone else delaying proceedings? Just asking for a friend :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by ccfcwelshlad
I’ll take another CF as well. I mean we have lost Etete!Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
Hmmmmmm! we need more goalkeepers
Left back and winger that can play both sides and i'd be happpy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Carl Dale's Mole
I'm weary of a four year contract of an ex premier league l
Player. Let's hope he doesn't have silly wages.
Welcome BTW
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Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks
Or dodgy knees !
What a coup
https://soccernet.ng/2025/08/osho-au...ity-offer.html
Gabriel Osho's shocking move to Cardiff City has sparked debate over the financial details behind the deal, Soccernet.ng reports.
The Super Eagles defender left France’s top flight after just over a year with AJ Auxerre to join the Welsh side, who now compete in England’s third tier following relegation from the Championship.
This switch came 414 days after Osho signed for Auxerre, where he established himself in Ligue 1 before sealing a return to English football.
While Cardiff have unveiled him on a four-year contract until 2029, the full financial terms remain under wraps, which has created intrigue over what persuaded him to drop two divisions.
Capology reports that during his time in France, the Nigerian international reportedly earned €720,000 gross per year, which equates to around €13,846 per week. It was a strong package that shows his value as a Premier League-proven defender arriving in Ligue 1.
Meanwhile, his decision to walk away from that stability suggests that Cardiff either offered him competitive terms or sold him a vision of long-term growth that outweighed the immediate financial comfort.
I’d never start a new signing who hasn’t done a week’s training with new colleagues.
that article reads like it was written by AI.
I wouldn't trust anything based on capology, it's all just made up
Weary? I’m quite perky about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks