Ollie Tanner: Cardiff City winger signs contract extension

Ollie Tanner of Cardiff City scores against Swansea CItyLewis Mitchell/Huw Evans Agency

Ollie Tanner scored Cardiff City's opening goal in their first win against rivals Swansea City since 2021

Cardiff City winger Ollie Tanner has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2027.

Tanner, 21, has impressed under manager Erol Bulut, scoring his first senior goal in last month's south Wales derby win over Swansea City.

Signed from non-league Lewes in May 2022, Tanner had a year left on his previous deal.

"It's a good feeling to be here for many more years and to continue what I've been doing," he said.

"It's a massive club, I knew that when I signed here originally. To then get an extension is a delight.

"He [Erol Bulut] has been a massive part. He's given me plenty of opportunities this season to show what I can do.

"He could have easily put me back out on loan or not played me, but he did, and has put trust in me. I'm forever grateful to him and to sign a contract while he's here is a big thing."

Tanner arrived in a deal thought to be worth around £50,000 after the former Arsenal academy player turned down interest from Premier League Tottenham.

He struggled to make an initial impact under then manager Steve Morison before a loan move to National League side York City.

Tanner had been set for a further loan move this summer before impressing new manager Bulut, and has made 11 appearances for the Bluebirds so far this season

After an instant impact off the bench against Swansea, scoring within minutes of coming on and then winning the penalty for Aaron Ramsey to convert in the 2-0 victory, he started the following 3-2 win over Coventry City.

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