Former Liverpool forward Sheyi Ojo has joined Championship side Cardiff City on a free transfer.
The 25-year-old was released by the Reds this summer after 11 years with the club, making just eight senior league appearances before being sent on a handful of loan spells.
Jurgen Klopp always rated the youngster highly
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One of those came in the Welsh capital in 2020-21, with Ojo featuring under Neil Harris and Mick McCarthy in different roles.
He scored five goals and seven assists that season and is looking to improve on that this time around.
Shortly after completing his return, Ojo said: “I really enjoyed myself last time I was here, and I’ve got some unfinished business to do."
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"I’m really looking forward to the season, and I hope we can do some special things."
“I didn’t actually get to see the fans last time I was here, so I’m really looking forward to that."
"The one thing that was missing last time was the fans, so I’m excited for the first game."
“I’m excited to train with the boys, and get stuck in. I know a few of the boys already, so I’m really looking forward to it."
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"Off the pitch, I’ve got some close friends who live here as well, and I really liked being in Cardiff last time I was here.”
Manager Steve Morison has expressed his delight in Ojo’s return to the club, looking forward to seeing the England Under-21 international once again strut his stuff in Bluebirds colours.
“Sheyi adds to that top end of the pitch and gives us some extra quality up there," he added.
"He’s got lots of power and pace, and I’m very excited to see him in action.
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“He was very good when he was here on loan, but I think there’s more to come from him."
"I liked him when I first saw him, and when the opportunity came up to bring him to the Club permanently, it was a no-brainer.
“It’s a permanent transfer for him, and he’s at an age now where he has a real chance to bed in, be somewhere, and make it his home.”
Chris Stonadge