City's First Summer Signing ... or Is It??

On Tuesday night this week, Miguel Comminges was awarded Player of the Season by Swindon Town supporters. Less than 24 hours later, he informed the club that he would not be signing a new contract and was going to join Cardiff City instead as is therefore set to be The Bluebirds’ first singing of the 2008/2009 season, the last to take place at Ninian Park. But in a twist to the tale, City have denied even having spoken with the player or offering a contract. Life’s never simple with City!

The 26 year old 5’9” French right side defender born in Guadalope was signed by the Wiltshire club last summer from Stade de Reims and has been a huge success playing in 40 of Swindon’s league games, the club like Cardiff are perfectly placed in mid-table obscurity. Comminges didn’t score but appears to be an aggressive type with 9 yellow cards to his name

At his age, there would be no compensation and he can join Cardiff on July 1st as a free transfer and describes himself as a late developer. Swindon appear to agree as they have been desperate to tie him to a new contract but also talked of needing to improve him but City are woefully short on defensive options so anyone bolstering the ranks has to be a welcome addition.

However after this initial news broke, by lunchtime today, Cardiff City turned around and denied even having made any contact with the player. Is it another example of an excitable agent getting carried away or are City being coy?

If it goes ahead, welcome to Kairdiff Miguel!

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