Bobby Decordova Reid

[Southcoastffc]

I've heard a number of questions asking if BDR's loan can convert to a permanent signing and thought I'd cut and paste this from the Welsh media:

The appointment of a new manager at Cardiff City prompted many fans to question whether the door was still ajar for Bobby Reid's return.
After all, the playmaker left Cardiff City Stadium this summer after he believed his style of football conflicted too much with Neil Warnock's philosophy.
He penned a season-long loan to West London on deadline day, but it was understood at the time that his deal would become a permanent one at the end of the season. While many accepted that would be the case, some wondered if new boss Neil Harris had any say over whether he could put the kibosh on that move becoming final next summer.  However, WalesOnline has learned that there were two conditional clauses in Reid's contract at Fulham which, if met, would see his move become permanent.

The first clause is that he would have to make five appearances for Fulham and that box has certainly been ticked.

The second was that if Fulham were relegated from the Championship then he could return to the Bluebirds. With Fulham tipped by many to be promoted this season and currently sitting in third place, the chances of that happening are slim to none.

So it means, then, to all intents and purposes, both of the conditional clauses in Reid's contract are due to be met and he will become a Fulham player permanently in the summer.

It is also understood that City are set to make money on the deal.  The Bluebirds forked out £8.5m to sign the player from Bristol City in a bid to beef up their forward line for the Premier League campaign.  However, it is thought that the deal will eventually net Cardiff £10m, which will represent a £1.5m profit.

[davew]

Cheers for that, glad he will be staying with us then, asssuming he wants to play for us next season?

[Statto]

Not surprising but interesting to see it confirmed

[filham]

So does that mean that we just have an option on him and that we can say no thank you if we so decide.
He hasn't yet set the world alight but it is early days and come the end of the season we may have quite a different opinion of him than we do just now.

[cottage expat]

So does that mean that we just have an option on him and that we can say no thank you if we so decide.
He hasn't yet set the world alight but it is early days and come the end of the season we may have quite a different opinion of him than we do just now.

Good question At the end of the season we'll have to assess whether he's worth the asking price ( 10 mil.?) compared to others who might be on the market.

[Statto]

So does that mean that we just have an option on him and that we can say no thank you if we so decide.
He hasn't yet set the world alight but it is early days and come the end of the season we may have quite a different opinion of him than we do just now.

Good question At the end of the season we'll have to assess whether he's worth the asking price ( 10 mil.?) compared to others who might be on the market.

No, as I understand it, it means the opposite - unless we get relegated, we're obliged to complete the purchase