Super Eagles Defender Joins Cardiff City On Four-Year-Deal From Auxerre
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By Sedara Philip
Cardiff City has signed Nigerian defender Gabriel Osho from French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract.
The 27-year-old former Luton Town centre-back is the second signing of the summer for League One leaders Cardiff.
Osho was part of the Luton side that earned promotion to the Premier League in 2022-23 and scored twice in 21 top-flight appearances before leaving for France in July 2024.
During his time at Kenilworth Road, he also had a loan spell at Rochdale, where he worked with Brian Barry-Murphy, the recently appointed Cardiff manager.
Osho cited his good relationship with Barry-Murphy as a major factor in his decision to join Cardiff. “It’s been a long time in the works, so to finally be here at the stadium and in the city has been good.
I’m buzzing to get going,” Osho told the club website. He also praised his time at Rochdale, saying, “I had a really good time at Rochdale, and the connection I built with Brian and the staff there was pretty amazing.”
Osho made 20 appearances for Auxerre in France’s top-flight last season, scoring one goal and receiving one red card.
He started both Ligue 1 games this season for the French club against Lorient and Nice. Osho began his career at hometown club Reading, where he had several loan spells, including at Bristol Rovers and Yeovil Town. He also has two international caps for Nigeria.
The Bluebirds have seen 11 senior players depart since their relegation from the Championship last season.
Apart from Osho, Cardiff’s only other signing is Copenhagen goalkeeper Nathan Trott on loan.
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
