Cardiff City Announce Post-Deadline Transfer Deal

Cardiff City have confirmed that forward Michael Reindorf has joined Tamworth on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. This move raises fresh questions about the 20-year-old’s long-term future in the Welsh capital.

What happened?

The deal was completed after the main transfer deadline, with Reindorf dropping into the National League to link up with The Lambs until the end of the campaign.

Reindorf spent the first half of the season on loan at Newport County, making 22 appearances for the League Two side before returning to the Bluebirds in January.

Why it matters for Cardiff

Cardiff said in a statement: “Forward Michael Reindorf has joined Tamworth on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. Reindorf spent the first half of the campaign with Newport County. We’d like to wish Michael all the very best while with the Lambs.”

Tamworth manager Andy Peaks has welcomed the signing, describing Reindorf as a player capable of adding spark to his attack.

What comes next?

The centre-forward, who can operate across the frontline, joins a Tamworth side that have struggled for goals in recent weeks and are hoping he can provide an immediate lift.

Reindorf will turn 21 before the end of the season and, with Cardiff pushing forward under a new direction and increasingly leaning on a tight, competitive squad, his pathway back into first-team contention looks uncertain at best and nigh-on impossible at worst.