Goalkeeper Alnwick delighted to join Bluebirds
CARDIFF City have confirmed their second signing of the summer in goalkeeper Jak Alnwick.
Alnwick, who has joined on a two-year deal, had been a target for Cardiff for some time, with the former Newcastle United and Rangers shotstopper’s contract with Scottish Premiership club St Mirren due to expire next month.
After completing the move, Alnwick said: “As soon as I heard that the club were interested I couldn’t wait to get here. It has been a long couple of days, but to get it over the line is amazing and I can’t wait to get into pre-season and get started. I wanted to be playing in the EFL and it was the next step in my career.
“I can’t wait to meet everyone, including all of the fans, and show them what I can do. It’s a huge club and I’m delighted to be here,” added the 28-year-old.
Boss Steve Morison added: “He’s really experienced and we needed to add in that department. He’s an excellent goalie and he’s at the peak of his powers.
“He’s got a great pedigree and he was really pleased to come, and that’s what we want; we want people who want to come, we want people who want to be a part of it, and we want the fans to be excited by the signings.
“He’s had a really good season, four clean sheets in his last four games and he comes here ready to be part of it next season. We’re really excited to have him on board.”
Alnwick becomes the second player to join the Bluebirds this summer as the club braces itself for a huge rebuild. It was announced on Friday that midfielder Ebou Adams, 26, joined the club on a threeyear deal.
Alnwick started his career at Newcastle before moving onto Port Vale, Rangers and St Mirren. He has also enjoyed loan spells with Gateshead, Bradford City, Scunthorpe United and Blackpool. He represented England at under-17 and under-18 level earlier in his career.