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Arsenal forgotten man joins Cardiff City on a season-long loan... after summer signing deals major blow to his first team hopes

Cardiff City have completed the signing of Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson on a season-long loan deal.

The Iceland international joined the north London side in 2020 but made just one Premier League appearance in that time, against Wolves in February 2021.

He spent last season on loan at on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Alanyaspor and played 32 games across all competitions for the club.

Runarsson said: 'I'm very happy to get the deal over the line. It took some time, but I'm pleased to be here.