Cardiff confirm midfielder signing

Cardiff City have confirmed the signing of Heerenveen midfielder Magnus Wolff Eikrem and he becomes new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first signing for the Welsh side. The two had previously worked together at Norwegian side Molde and Manchester United before that.

Talking to the club website Solskjaer said,


"I've known Magnus for many years, having worked with him at Manchester United and then signing him for Molde,"


"While I was there I had to sell him as he was our best player - and now I feel lucky to get to sign him again for Cardiff City for a reasonable price. I see this as money well spent," he added.


"He's a playmaker, a quarterback if you will, someone who likes to get on the ball and can see a pass. He's technically very good, including set pieces and has great vision.


"Magnus will add a lot to Cardiff City and will blend in very well with the midfielders in the squad."


Eikrem was released by Manchester United after the end of 2011 season.