Anwar El Ghazi: Former Aston Villa Star Eyes Cardiff City Transfer After Contract Termination

Anwar El Ghazi Set to Leave Mainz for Cardiff City

Mainz winger Anwar El Ghazi is currently in talks to terminate his contract with the German club in pursuit of a move to Cardiff City. This development follows a recent court ruling that could significantly impact his career trajectory.

Recent Legal Developments

Earlier this month, El Ghazi won a wrongful dismissal case against Mainz at the Labour Court of Mainz. The Bundesliga club had canceled his contract on November 2, 2023, citing social media posts related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.

The court ruled in favor of El Ghazi, ordering Mainz to pay him more than 1 million euros in unpaid wages and bonuses. The winger was believed to have an additional year remaining on his deal thanks to a clause that was activated after Mainz managed to avoid relegation.

El Ghazi's Current Situation

Despite the favorable ruling, there are reports indicating that El Ghazi has yet to receive his owed payments from Mainz. He is now expected to officially terminate his contract and may seek damages from the club for the outstanding money before making his next move.

Potential Move to Cardiff City

If the transfer goes through, El Ghazi would become the third summer signing for Cardiff City, joining former Arsenal players Calum Chambers and Chris Willock. The 29-year-old forward has had a diverse career, having played for prominent clubs including Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, and Lille, along with over 100 league appearances in English football.

El Ghazi's Premier League Highlights

One of his notable achievements includes scoring the opener in Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Derby County in the 2019 play-off final, a win that sealed Villa's promotion back to the Premier League. The two-time Netherlands international hopes to make a significant impact at Cardiff City.

What's Next?

Sky Sports News has reached out to Cardiff City for official comments regarding the potential signing. As the summer transfer window approaches its conclusion on August 30 at 11 PM UK time for the Premier League, clubs are racing against the clock to finalize their squads.

Conclusion

With the legal proceedings behind him, El Ghazi’s focus is now on securing a deal with Cardiff City as he looks to reboot his career in the Sky Bet Championship. Stay tuned for further updates as the situation develops.

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