Cardiff City stars lead public campaign after transfer clause was triggered The Bluebirds have secured promotion to the Championship and the players have made their views clear on one star Comments Sport Glen Williams 12:21, 20 Apr 2026 View Image Nathan Trott of Cardiff City celebrates with fans (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd) Cardiff City’s promotion celebrations spilled onto social media this weekend, with Nathan Trott’s team-mates leading a public campaign to keep him at the club. The goalkeeper, who has been instrumental in the Bluebirds’ return to the Championship, posted a simple message on Instagram after promotion was secured at Reading, accompanied by photos: “For the City.” What followed was a flood of responses from inside the Cardiff dressing room, and beyond, with players making their feelings crystal clear. BUY YOUR BLUEBIRDS' PROMOTION COPY OF THE SOUTH WALES ECHO AND WALES ON SUNDAY HERE Yousef Salech was among the first to reply, posting: “We want you to stay.” Isaak Davies added a not-so-subtle hint, dropping a contract emoji, while Dakarai Mafico went one step further by posting a GIF urging him to: “Sign the contract!” Others were quick to heap praise on a player widely regarded as the signing of the season. Content cannot be displayed without consent Omari Kellyman described him simply as “Generational”, while Ronan Kpakio added: “Too clean.” Ollie Tanner wrote: “Some boy, you,” and Alex Robertson chimed in with five goat emojis, showing just how highly the goalkeeper is rated within the squad. The reaction wasn’t limited to the dressing room. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here . Cardiff supporters also swarmed Trott’s post, echoing the same message as his teammates. “Stay with the Bluebirds,” wrote one fan, while another pleaded: “Please stay.” “Please sign permanently,” added another, with one supporter urging: “Give the people what they want!” Others were even more direct. “Sign the contract big boy, sign the contract,” one wrote, while another added: “You wouldn’t post this and not stay.” “PLEASE STAY,” came another emphatic message. The outpouring comes after a clause was triggered to make Trott’s move permanent following promotion. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community . The Bluebirds can turn the goalkeeper’s loan from FC Copenhagen into a full transfer for a fee understood to be in the region of £1.5million. Given his impact this season, it is a decision that appears straightforward on the surface. JOIN OUR CARDIFF CITY FACEBOOK PAGE! Latest news, analysis and much more Trott has established himself as Cardiff’s undisputed No.1, producing a string of standout performances throughout the campaign. His shot-stopping has earned widespread acclaim, while his composure in possession has made him central to Brian Barry-Murphy’s style of play. Time and again, he has provided the platform for Cardiff to build from the back, while also delivering in key moments when called upon. It is no surprise, then, that he has been shortlisted for the club’s player of the season award – or that both team-mates and supporters are so keen to see him remain in south Wales. With promotion secured and attention now likely to turn to the summer transfer window, Cardiff’s first major decision appears to be gathering momentum in very public fashion. Article continues below --- *Sign up to our daily Bluebirds newsletter here and our WhatsApp channel here . Cardiff City correspondent Glen Williams is also on social media. He can be found on his X account here , on Instagram , on TikTok and on Facebook .
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