Departing Bluebirds post farewell messages

Anwar El Ghazi joined Cardiff in August 2024Image source, Huw Evans Picture Agency
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Anwar El Ghazi and Kieron Evans have issued farewell messages on social media, as they prepare to leave Cardiff City.

They are two of seven players who will leave the Welsh side after the club's decision not to renew their contracts before the new League One season.

Dutch international El Ghazi, 30, leaves after less than a year at Cardiff, while 23-year-old City youth product Evans departs having spent last season on loan at Newport County.

El Ghazi said on Instagram: "Thank you Cardiff City for giving me the opportunity to play football again. I wish the club and the fans nothing but the best."

Evans, also on Instagram posted: "After 13 years at Cardiff City my time here is up, from a young boy I never would've believed to make it through to the first team and make my professional debut here which is still one of the best moments in my career so far.

"I thank everyone at the club over the years who's helped me get to where I am today. I'll forever be grateful for what this club has given me and I wish the club the very best in the future! Now I'm excited for the change and challenge ahead."