Cian Ashford Signs New Cardiff City Contract
Cardiff City forward Cian Ashford has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at the team until the summer of 2030.
The 21-year-old's previous contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season. Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy praised Ashford for his "exceptional improvement," which has been rewarded with the contract extension.
This season, Ashford has made 38 appearances and scored five goals. One of his recent goals came during Cardiff's 4-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers on Saturday, a result that maintained the Bluebirds' position at the top of League One.
"It's been in the works for a while now. I'm happy to get it done and dusted and sign the papers," Ashford said on Cardiff's official website.
"The club is in a really good place at the moment.
"This means a lot to me. I love playing here and walking out at Cardiff City Stadium. I'm delighted that my future is at Cardiff City."
Ashford, a Wales Under-21 international, was born and raised in the Rhondda and joined Cardiff's academy at the age of six. He made his senior debut in April 2024 and has since been a consistent member of the first team squad, accumulating over 70 appearances.
"We're really pleased that Cian sees his future here," said Bluebirds boss Brian Barry-Murphy.
"He's had a really good season, but I think the most impressive thing about him is that we're now seeing exceptional improvement and growth, which we think will be even more evident as the season progresses.
"The players who have made so much progress and come through from such a young age at the academy are the heartbeat.
"When they have so much potential and the mentality to match that, then to keep them at Cardiff City is very important."
