Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Denmark striker Andreas Cornelius has signed a five-year deal with Cardiff after passing his medical with the Premier League newcomers.
The 20-year-old's transfer will be finalised once international clearance is received.
Cardiff agreed a deal with FC Copenhagen last week and the player underwent his medical at the club's Vale of Glamorgan training base today.
Cornelius will join up with his new team-mates next week after a short holiday.
"This is a dream come true for me," Cornelius told Cardiff City Player.
"I've been given a great opportunity and this is a very exciting project that's taking place at Cardiff City.
"I'm very happy to be here and to be playing for this club in the Premier League.
"There were opportunities for me this summer and I had to think about what was the right thing to do, the correct step for me to take in terms of my career.
"I was impressed by what the club is trying to do, the fact it has reached the Premier League and that it has a passionate fan base supporting it."
Cornelius added: "It's been a busy few days as I graduated from university back home over the weekend.
"Both school and football are very important to me, so I had to structure my plans in order to achieve in both.
"I will link up with my new team-mates next Monday and look forward to preparing for the new season.
"These are very exciting times and I'm looking forward to working with the manager and learning more about this squad."
The 6ft 4in striker top-scored with 18 goals in the Danish Superliga last season, during which he also made his senior international debut.
He hopes his move will enhance his chances with the national team.
"The Danish national team always wants players playing in foreign countries, especially in the English Premier League," he added.
"If I can improve as a player at Cardiff City, which I think I can, then I can be a better player for the Danish national squad as well."
Cornelius is manager Malky Mackay's first signing of the summer as he plans for a first season in the Premier League.
"We would like to thank Carsten Jensen and all the staff at FC Copenhagen for both the good relations that have been built between the two clubs over the past couple of weeks and the professionalism they have shown in working with us to complete this transfer," said Cardiff's head of recruitment Iain Moody.
Cardiff have lined up two home pre-season friendlies against Italian side Chievo on August 3 and Spanish club Athletic Bilbao on August 10.
PA
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments