Transfer fee, additional clauses, first reactions: Alex Robertson signs for Cardiff City from Manchester City

Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson has completed a permanent transfer to Sky Bet Championship side Cardiff City.

The midfielder has become the latest City Football Academy star to be sold by Manchester City, after the 21-year-old completed a permanent transfer to Cardiff City, amid rivalled interest from Portsmouth and Hull City.

The 21-year-old spent the previous campaign at Fratton Park with Portsmouth, making 23 league appearances before suffering a hamstring injury during a first-team training session with the newly-promoted club.

A loan at Portsmouth was Robertson’s second spell away from the Etihad Stadium, with the midfielder having spent time in the Scottish Premiership with Ross County during the 2022/23 campaign.

Robertson moved to Manchester City in 2017 from semi-professional club Hakoah Sydney, and has been an unused substitute for Pep Guardiola’s side across the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Carabao Cup.

Despite interest from a trio of Championship clubs, the 21-year-old has officially completed a move to the Welsh capital, and here is everything you need to know about Robertson’s permanent transfer to Cardiff City!

What are the terms of the Alex Robertson transfer to Cardiff City from Manchester City?

Robertson has completed a move to Cardiff City in a deal that could reach up to £3 million if all add-on criteria is met, according to outlet WalesOnline, with an initial fee reported to be £1 million, and the agreement also including a 25% sell-on for Manchester City.

What have Manchester City said about the transfer?

In a short announcement post on social media channel X, Manchester City’s Academy stated, “Alex Robertson has completed a permanent move to Cardiff City. Best of luck, Alex!”

What has Alex Robertson said about the transfer?

Robertson told Cardiff City’s official club website, “He (his uncle, Gavin Rae) has told me a lot of good things about the city and the Club. Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I’m buzzing. It’s been a few weeks coming. I’m so glad it is over the line.

“City have built a great squad for the upcoming season now and I want to be a part of that. The Gaffer told me the way he likes to play and what he expects from his players. I feel I can learn a lot from him and the more senior players in our squad.

“I’m ready to go. I’ve got stronger over the last few months.”

How have Cardiff City reacted to the deal?

Cardiff City manager, Erol Bulut reacted by saying, “We’re delighted Alex is here. There were six other Clubs that were in for him, which shows what a talent he is. We had a meeting 10 days ago and explained our goals for the Club and for Alex. Our hopes and plans were aligned.

“Alex can deliver a lot. He’s got quality. He’s technically very good with a great work rate and can add to what we already have. We now have a great mix of youth and experience in the midfield.”

We wish Alex Robertson all the very best on his move to Cardiff City!