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Cardiff City Officially Confirm Signing of Leandro Bacuna From Reading

Cardiff City have announced the signing of versatile midfielder Leandro Bacuna, who has signed a four-and-a-half year deal after signing from Reading for an undisclosed fee.

The 27-year-old began his career in the Netherlands with Groningen, before being snapped up by Aston Villa in 2013. Famed for his composed passing and accuracy at set-pieces, the Curaçao international helped his side reach the FA Cup Final in 2015, before joining Reading a season after the Villains' relegation to the Championship.

In an interview with the Bluebirds' official website, their new signing said: "A few weeks ago, I was made aware of some interest and it has all gone from there.