Midfielder Joe Ralls has been at Cardiff City since 2011 Cardiff City captain Joe Ralls is leaving the club, bringing an end to 15 years at the Bluebirds. Ralls, the Bluebirds' longest-serving player, had initially been in discussions over potentially extending his stay at Cardiff City Stadium. But, after talks with new manager Brian Barry-Murphy, the 31-year-old midfielder will move on when his contract expires at the end of this month. Midfielder or right-back Andy Rinomhota is also set to depart with his three-year deal also not being renewed. A decision on their futures had been put on hold as the club awaited to appoint a successor to Omer Riza after demotion to League One, with Barry-Murphy being confirmed as new head coach last week. Ralls thanked owner Vincent Tan and the Cardiff board on social media, and Barry-Murphy for "being completely honest with me". "It's incredibly hard to find the words after 15 years here... but the time has come for me to move on and for the club to go in a new direction," Ralls said. This article contains content provided by X. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to readXâs cookie policy,externalandprivacy policy,externalbefore accepting. To view this content chooseâaccept and continueâ. Ralls made 409 Cardiff appearances having joined the club's academy from Farnborough in 2010. He featured in the club's first promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and was a key figure under Neil Warnock when Cardiff returned to the top flight in 2018. Named club captain in 2022, he is among the Bluebirds' top 10 appearance makers. Paying tribute to his impact at the south Wales club, Cardiff owned Vincent Tan said: "Players like Joe Ralls don't come around very often in the modern game. Joe has displayed incredible loyalty and love throughout his 15 years here. "Whether it has been in the midfield, or showing leadership behind the scenes, and always joining in with our community, he has been a figurehead and a gentleman in everything he does. He has the respect of everyone at Cardiff City Football Club."
Captain Ralls leaves Cardiff City
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Joe Ralls, the captain of Cardiff City, is set to leave the club after a remarkable 15-year tenure that has made him the Bluebirds' longest-serving player. Ralls joined Cardiff's academy in 2010 and has since made 409 appearances for the team, showcasing his dedication and skill on the pitch. Although there were initial discussions about extending his contract, the recent appointment of new manager Brian Barry-Murphy led to a decision for Ralls to part ways with the club when his contract expires at the end of the month. Alongside Ralls, midfielder Andy Rinomhota is also expected to depart, as his three-year contract is not being renewed. The club's decision regarding player contracts had been delayed as they awaited the appointment of a new head coach following their relegation to League One, with Barry-Murphy confirmed in the role just last week.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Ralls expressed his gratitude towards Cardiff's owner Vincent Tan and the club's board, as well as manager Barry-Murphy for their honesty during the transition. Ralls reflected on his time at the club, stating that it was difficult to find the right words after such a long association. He acknowledged the need for both himself and Cardiff City to move in new directions. Ralls played a significant role in the club's history, notably contributing to their first promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and later under manager Neil Warnock during the club's return to the top flight in 2018. His commitment and leadership have made a lasting impact, with Tan praising Ralls for his loyalty, community involvement, and exemplary character throughout his time at Cardiff City Football Club.
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