Ex-Portsmouth, Sheffield United and Wolves winger has Cardiff contract terminated

Former Pompey loanee Nathaniel Mendez-Laing has had his contract terminated by Cardiff City.
By Will Rooney
Published 9th Sep 2020, 15:40 BST
Updated 9th Sep 2020, 15:48 BST
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In a short club statement, the Bluebirds said the winger has departed with immediate effect, but cited no reason for his dismissal.

The statement read: ‘Cardiff City Football Club has, with immediate effect, terminated the contract of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.

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‘The club will not be making any further comment on the matter.’

Mendez-Laing spent a period on loan at Fratton Park from Peterborough during the 2012-13 season, making eight appearances.

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The former England youth international went on to play for Shrewsbury, Cambridge and Rochdale before earning a move to Cardiff in 2017.

He helped the south Wales side earn promotion to the Premier League during his first season at the club.

Mendez-Laing was also a key player for Neil Harris’ side last term, scoring three times in 29 games, as they suffered Championship play-off semi-final defeat to Fulham.

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