Cardiff City sign Lincoln midfielder Moylan
Midfielder Jack Moylan scored 11 goals and recorded six assists in League One last season
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Cardiff City have signed midfielder Jack Moylan from Championship rivals Lincoln City on a four-year deal.
The 24-year-old was a key figure in the Imps' promotion to the Championship, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists as they beat the Bluebirds to the League One title.
Moylan's impressive campaign led to a first call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team, and he scored a hat-trick on debut in a 5-0 win against Grenada.
The former Bohemians and Shelbourne player links up with Cardiff boss and fellow Irishman Brian Barry-Murphy with the player's contract running until 2030.
Moylan told Cardiff City TV: "There were a lot of factors. It's such a big club, such a nice city, and Brian [Barry-Murphy] has such a good reputation.
"The way he plays football, I think I'll really enjoy it. I've watched the team a lot over the last year, and watched last weekend against Roma, and the football speaks for itself."
Moylan is Cardiff's second summer recruit after Nathan Trott was signed on a permanent deal in May and is optimistic about what lies ahead.
"Last year I played a lot in the 10 [shirt] and off the left for Lincoln - I naturally drift to that side. I think the shape here will really suit me, because it's a footballing team who like to be versatile," said Moylan.
"When you're playing with such a good team, surrounded by players who are on the same wavelength as you, it's going to be really enjoyable."
The Bluebirds defeated Italian giants Roma 4-1 last time out and are preparing to host Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup on Saturday, 8 August (15:00 BST).
Their league campaign begins against Welsh rivals Wrexham at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday, 17 August (20:00 BST).
