Aaron Ramsey has emerged as the clear bookmakers' favorite to take over as Cardiff City manager, while the relegated club has confirmed their summer pre-season plans despite the ongoing managerial uncertainty.
"Cardiff City" have announced a warm-weather training camp in Murcia, Spain, as they prepare for life in League One following their drop from the Championship. The Welsh club's managerial search continues to drag on, with a decision now not expected until next week.
The Bluebirds' pre-season camp will conclude with a friendly fixture at the Pinatar Arena on Saturday, July 12, though opponents remain unconfirmed. Additional pre-season matches are planned before the 2025/26 campaign kicks off, but details remain scarce.
"I'm very proud and delighted," – said Nathan Jones after committing his future to Charlton Athletic, effectively removing himself from the Cardiff running.
Jones, once heavily linked with the Cardiff job, signed a new long-term deal with Charlton on Friday, ending speculation about a move to his boyhood club. This development strengthens Ramsey's position as the leading candidate.
Interestingly, the 34-year-old Ramsey has already experienced a taste of management at the club, having served as interim boss following Omer Riza's dismissal. During this spell, he witnessed the team's relegation to the third tier – somewhere "Cardiff" haven't competed since the 2002/03 season.
Other names still in the frame include Brian Barry-Murphy, Des Buckingham, and Ian Evatt. But can any of them overtake the Welsh legend in the race for the hot seat?
The club's decision to proceed with pre-season planning without a permanent manager in place highlights the challenging position they find themselves in. With pre-season approaching rapidly, Cardiff fans must be wondering when this managerial saga will finally reach its conclusion.
