Source: Eurosport
Chopra completes Cardiff switch
Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee.[LNB] Chopra joined Sunderland from the Bluebirds in the summer of 2007 but failed to pin down a first-team place at the Stadium of light and twice returned to the Welsh capital on loan. [LNB] The striker's most recent loan deal at the Coca-Cola Championship side expired at the end of last season but Cardiff have now exercised their option to buy the 25-year-old for a fee believed to be in the region of £4million.[LNB] Chopra, who agreed a three-year deal, told Cardiff's official website: "I'm really glad it's all sorted now and, like all the other lads, I'm excited and determined to go that extra mile to gain promotion.[LNB] "We are putting 110% into training and there is a good feeling within the squad.[LNB] "The new stadium looks magnificent and the lads can't wait for the opener against Scunthorpe.[LNB] "These are exciting times for Cardiff and I'm really glad to now be a part of this."[LNB] Chopra is the third player to sign for Cardiff this week after the arrival of centre-backs Mark Hudson and Anthony Gerrard, while full-back Paul Quinn is also expected to complete his move from Motherwell in the coming days.
