Rinomhota leaves with 'nothing but respect'

Andy Rinomhota says he leaves Cardiff City with "nothing but respect" after the club announced his departure.

Rinomhota was Cardiff's players' player of the season as they were relegated from the Championship in 2024-25.

It was Rinomhota's best campaign since he joined Cardiff from Reading in 2022 but, with his contract up this summer, the 28-year-old is on the hunt for a new club.

Cardiff said his exit follows "talks with the first-team management".

"My time at Cardiff City comes to an end after three years full of ups, downs and lessons I'll carry with me," Rinomhota wrote on social media.

"It wasn't always perfect and there were challenges, but I'll always be grateful for the journey.

"I leave with nothing but respect and gratitude towards the club and fans.

"Wishing the club all the best for the future and hoping they get back to where they belong."

Rinomhota is primarily a midfielder, but impressed after being asked to play at right-back at times last season.

He was one of the few success stories in a miserable season for Cardiff, but his departure leaves new boss Brian Barry-Murphy with another vacancy to fill as the Bluebirds prepare for life in League One.

Rinomhota made 84 appearances for Cardiff, 36 of which were during their relegation year.

He had been a fringe figure in the previous campaign, when he had a spell on loan at Rotherham United.