Fan Zhiyi signing is major news

Last updated : 13 November 2002 By Michael Morris

The Western Mail
CARDIFF CITY last night clinched the signing of China's World Cup star Fan Zhiyi. City owner Sam Hammam agreed personal terms with the 32-year-old former Crystal Palace and Dundee defender who has signed a contract with the Bluebirds until the end of the season. Full story.

SkySports
Cardiff have signed Chinese World Cup defender Fan Zhiyi until the end of the season, subject to a work permit. The former Crystal Palace star had been on trial at First Division Gillingham after being released from his contract with Dundee. Full story.

WorldSoccerNews
Fan Zhiyi, the China defender who was Asia's 2001 player of the year, has agreed to play for Cardiff City until the end of the season, the Welsh club announced. Cardiff, who play in the second division of the English league, have agreed personal terms with the 33-year-old defender and envisage a permanent deal. Full story.

Soccernet
Second Division promotion challengers Cardiff have signed China's World Cup defender Fan Zhiyi, it has been announced. The Bluebirds - currently third in the table - hope the former Crystal Palace and Dundee star will be able to start training with them immediately. Full story.

Nationwide
Cardiff City are on the verge of signing China's World Cup star Fan Zhiyi. The 32-year-old former Crystal Palace and Dundee defender has agreed a contract with the Bluebirds until the end of the season. Full story.

Tribal Football
English Second Division bigwigs Cardiff City have swooped for former Dundee defender Fan Zhiyi. The Chinese World Cup skipper is waiting on a work permit and says: "I wanted to join Cardiff because I think they can reach the Premiership." Full story.

The BBC interview with Terry Venables
Terry Venables, the man who brought Cardiff City's new signing to English football, believes the club has made a shrewd investment. The Bluebirds announced on Tuesday that China World Cup defender Fan Zhiyi had agreed personal terms on a move to Ninian Park. Full story.