Cardiff in quickfire move for Adams
CARDIFF City have announced Ebou Adams as their first signing of the transfer window, writes GLEN WILLIAMS.
Adams, who signed on a threeyear deal, represents the first building block of what promises to be a huge squad reconstruction this summer.
The central midfielder, 26, has been one of the stand-out players in League Two the last few seasons and was a key cog in Forest Green Rovers’ wheel when they romped to the title this term.
His performances drew admiring looks from a number of Championship clubs including Blackpool who, it is understood, were active in trying to get him to Bloomfield Road.
However, the 11-cap Gambia international has agreed to join up with the Bluebirds this summer.
“I’m excited and I can’t wait to get started,” Adams said after signing.
“I spoke to the manager and I was delighted with his plans, and I just wanted to be involved. We spoke about the style of football we would be playing, and it is a style I really like.
“Hopefully I can be part of the team that takes Cardiff City back to where they belong.
“I’m an all-round midfielder. The fans can expect 110% from me and for me to play with a smile on my face.”
Adams is understood to have been impressed by the club, the city and the project at Cardiff.
“Ebou’s going to bring athleticism and energy,” manager Steve Morison said. He’s really good on the ball. He’s been a top, top player for Forest Green for a number of years.
“I said I was going to change the dynamic of the group. I wanted to change what you see from the players characteristic wise and he fits the bill.
“It is the right time for him to step up to the Championship. It’s a big step for him, but he’s buzzing, we’re buzzing and we’re looking forward to seeing him out there.
“We’re really pleased to get it over the line.”
Adams joins the Bluebirds officially from July 1 following the conclusion of his current deal at Rovers.