“QPR are going to have a better season” – Pundit criticises Chris Willock, Cardiff City transfer
It was recently announced that the out-of-contract QPR winger would depart the club on a free transfer, and his destination is set to be Cardiff City, as reported first by Football Insider.
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The move has now been confirmed and it appears to be a real coup for the Bluebirds, and many people are surprised to see Willock swap West London for Wales, particularly given the way QPR ended the season, with the side from Loftus Road tipped to do big things next season under Marti Cifuentes.
Carlton Palmer questions Chris Willock departing QPR for Cardiff City deal
Former England international and current EFL pundit Carlton Palmer believes that Cifuentes will be hugely frustrated that Willock has left, and has questioned his decision to depart for the Welsh capital, given the feel-good factor at QPR following the way they ended the season.
Speaking exclusively to Football League World, Palmer said: “Not good news coming from QPR, it was believed that talks were going well between Chris Willock and the club, and it was hopeful that he would agree to sign a new contract, but it’s now come out that the 26-year-old has left QPR and will join Cardiff City on a free transfer.
“The 26-year-old was very instrumental last season for QPR in keeping them in the division, and I’m sure that the manager will be very frustrated that they weren’t able to keep him in the building. I’m sure Cifuentes will be annoyed.
“If they were in League One, they’d have to let the player go due to his salary demands, so therefore it’s unfortunate for QPR, but they can use his salary to bring in a replacement.”
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It is a signing that has seemingly came from nowhere, but it looks like a fantastic piece of business from the Bluebirds to bring Willock to the club.
The winger will offer something completely different to the rest of Cardiff’s squad, and his pace and ability to take a man on was something that the Bluebirds missed last season, so Erol Bulut is certainly addressing the problems he’s got within his squad.
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