Jonny Williams: Cardiff City sign Charlton Athletic's Wales midfielder

Midfielder Jonny Williams has won 25 Wales caps

Cardiff City have signed Wales midfielder Jonny Williams from Charlton Athletic.

The fee for the 27-year-old joins is undisclosed, although it is thought to be less than £200,000 as he was out of contract at the end of this season.

Williams joined League One Charlton in 2019.

The former Crystal Palace player has previously worked with new Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy, who twice signed him on loan for Ipswich Town.

McCarthy said: "I think it is one of the best deals of the transfer window. Especially late on, we've managed to get Jonny Williams in.

"I worked with him at Ipswich. He was fabulous. He brings a smile to the place. He's very, very talented. And he's Welsh, of course.

"He's delighted to be here. If he can play to his ability, then he'll rip it up."

Williams, who has been capped 25 times by Wales, made 25 appearances this season for the Addicks, scoring three goals.

He becomes McCarthy's first signing as Cardiff manager following the former Republic of Ireland boss' appointment earlier this month.

The Bluebirds are currently 15th in the Championship after a poor start to the season under previous manager Neil Harris.

Charlton manager Lee Bowyer confirmed Williams was on his way to Cardiff, telling South London Press: "A couple of days ago it [a deal] started.

"One of the things I'll really miss is that smile every morning, he is a lovely lad. He has been great around the place and everyone is going to miss him.

"He's only got a little bit left on his contract and this is the right thing for the club. It is a good deal for the club - and Jonny wanted to go there.

"Everyone loved him at the club. I don't think a person in the world could meet Jonny and not say he is a lovely fella."

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