Being July 1st, Cardiff City and Michael Chopra were today able to conclude his permanent transfer to the club from Sunderland, a move agreed back in March.
The reported fee is £3M which si £2M less than the amount Cardiff first sold him to the Black Cats for in 2007.
Chops had a bittersweet time with the Black Cats. He scored a winner against Spurs on his debut and enjoyed a goal every 3 games record but his appearences were infrequent, often from the bench and regularly out of position from a central striker role. Off the pitch, Chops suffered marital, drinking and gambling problems. It was against this background that Peter Ridsdale was able to get himm back in two loan spells last term and now permanently.
Although a record signing for City, smashing the £1.7M paid for Peter Thorne some years ago, City fans are hardly celebrating. Chops, clearly nursing injuries and suffering with his personal life, looked far from the player who was feted by Bluebird fans in his first spell at the club. We can only hope he has benefitted from summer rest and the upcoming pre-season.
Meatime, Ross McCormack today signed a double your money new 4 year contract with Cardiff City. The player is ambitious and wants Premiership football after a starring first season at Ninian Park and for his beloeved Scotland too. However with no bids to date, he is set to remain at the club presently so may as well be better paid while the new deal helps City get the right price if and when he is sold on.
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