Jaden Philogene has left Villa Park to join Cardiff City on a season long loan

Jaden Philogene has left Villa Park to join Cardiff City on a season long loan.

The Bluebirds announced: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Jaden Philogene on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, subject to clearance.

“Welcome to Cardiff City, Jaden!”

After arriving in the Welsh capital, Jaden said: “I was on pre-season tour with Aston Villa and I got a call from my agent, who said that a few Championship clubs wanted me on loan.

“I heard Cardiff City were the club that really wanted me to come. And that’s why I came here.

“I want to score goals and help my teammates. I can’t wait to show the fans, my family and everyone else what I can do.”

Bluebirds boss Steve Morison added: “I’m really happy.

“We monitored him, and he became available this summer. We’ve got good relationships with a lot of clubs, so it was a deal that we wanted to do, and they wanted to do as well.

“Villa want to keep him on because they like him. So if he’s good enough for them, he’s good enough for us. It’s great for our depth, and great for competition.

“I’m excited with the wide players we have at our disposal now. And I think everyone else should be as well.”