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Cardiff City have completed the signing of centre-half Krystian Bielik from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion on a permanent deal.<\/b><\/p>\n
Bielik has signed a three-year contract with the Bluebirds and joined for an undisclosed fee.<\/p>\n
“I’m very excited, I’m finally here and I couldn’t be happier,” he told the club’s official website.<\/p>\n
“I’m looking forward to starting with the team as soon as possible and focusing on the first game.”<\/p>\n
The 28-year-old made 17 Championship appearances for the Baggies last season as they finished 21st, narrowly avoiding relegation to League One.<\/p>\n
The experienced defender – who can also operate as a defensive midfielder – joined Arsenal from Legia Warsaw in 2015 and had spells with Birmingham City, Walsall, Charlton Athletic and Derby County prior to joining West Brom last summer.<\/p>\n
Bielik is Cardiff’s fourth senior summer recruit following the arrivals of goalkeeper Nathan Trott, midfielder Jack Moylan and left-back Calum Scanlon, who has returned to the Welsh capital on loan from Liverpool.<\/p>\n
“I’ve played a few times against Cardiff City, and it’s never been an easy place to come to,” Bielik added.<\/p>\n
“It’s always got a great atmosphere, so it will be a pleasure to be here playing for this club. <\/p>\n
“I’m ready, fit and healthy, and can’t wait to start with the team tomorrow and prepare for the big game on Saturday.”<\/p>\n
Poland international Bielik is a welcome addition for the Bluebirds, who are currently without a fit central defender in their ranks.<\/p>\n
Will Fish, Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers and Gabriel Osho are all currently injured, although the latter is thought to be close to a return to action.<\/p>\n
The Bluebirds gave a debut to 15-year-old defender Noah Anyadike – who became the youngest player in EFL Cup history<\/a> – during their 2-1 loss against Norwich City in the second round on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n Bielik is in contention to make his Cardiff debut when they host Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United on Saturday (15:00 BST).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n