Cardiff City has acquired defender Gabriel Osho from French Ligue 1 team AJ Auxerre for an undisclosed fee, signing him to a four-year contract.
The 27-year-old former Luton Town centre-back marks only the second signing of the summer for Cardiff, who lead League One.
Osho was part of the Luton squad that achieved promotion to the Premier League in the 2022-23 season, scoring twice in 21 appearances in the top flight before moving to France in July 2024.
While at Kenilworth Road, he also had a loan stint at Rochdale, where he collaborated with Brian Barry-Murphy, who he credits as a significant influence in his decision to join Cardiff in south Wales.
”It has taken a long time to come together, so being here at the stadium and in the city feels great. I’m excited to get started,” Osho expressed on the club’s website.
”Brian was instrumental in this move. Having a strong relationship with the manager is always crucial. I enjoyed my time at Rochdale, and the bond I formed with Brian and the staff there was truly remarkable.”
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Last season, Osho made 20 appearances for Auxerre in France’s top division, netting one goal and receiving one red card.
He started both Ligue 1 matches this season for the French side against Lorient and Nice.
Osho began his career at his hometown club Reading, where he had multiple loan spells, including at Bristol Rovers and Yeovil Town. He also holds two international caps for Nigeria.
Since Barry-Murphy’s appointment in June, Cardiff’s only other signing has been Copenhagen goalkeeper Nathan Trott on loan.
The Bluebirds have also seen 11 senior players leave following their relegation from the Championship last season.
