Cardiff City’s January departures and loan deals explained

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Cardiff City’s striker situation is in the spotlight after a deal was hijacked, leaving the club with big decisions to make. Manager Omer Riza has provided insight into the recent moves, with the new signing eager to prove his worth for the Bluebirds.

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00:00Cardiff City boss Omer Riza has explained the departures of Manalis Siopis and Kyon

00:08Etete in the winter transfer window.

00:11Siopis joined Panathinaikos on a permanent deal, and Riza acknowledged the move as beneficial

00:16for both player and club.

00:18Striker Etete left for Bolton on loan to secure regular game time, with Riza emphasising the

00:23importance of consistency and development in a lower league.

00:28The move gives Etete the opportunity to gain vital experience, scoring goals and building

00:33his form.

00:34Meanwhile, 19-year-old striker Michael Reindorf joined Bristol Rovers on loan after a late

00:40transfer window switch, opting for more game time at a higher level.

00:44There is hope on the horizon for Cardiff City, as more players who were injured for the last

00:50few months or so, missing out on the festive fixtures and the start of the new year, are

00:55looking to make a return to Riza's side.

00:58in the next few weeks.

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