Zimbabwe Warriors midfielder Andy Rinomhota leaves relegated Cardiff City

CARDIFF – Zimbabwe international midfielder Andy Rinomhota, has announced he is leaving Cardiff City and says he has “nothing but respect” for the club after it was relegated from the Championship in 2024-25.

The 28-year-old who was Cardiff’s players’ player of the season took to Instagram to announce the new development in an emotional statement over the weekend.

“My time at Cardiff City comes to an end after three years full of ups, downs, and lessons I’ll carry with me. It wasn’t always perfect and there were challenges, but I’ll always be grateful for the journey.

“Thank you to everyone who’s been involved along the way. To the fans, staff, and players I shared the pitch with, it was an honour and thank you for being part of this chapter.

“I leave with nothing but respect and gratitude towards the club and fans.

“Wishing the club all the best for the future and hoping they get back to where they belong,” the Warriors star who made 84 appearances for Cardiff wrote.

Rinomhota is now a free agent.

According to the BBC Sport Rinomhota “was one of the few success stories in a miserable season for Cardiff, but his departure leaves new boss Brian Barry-Murphy with another vacancy to fill as the Bluebirds prepare for life in League One.”