Subway Socceroos midfielder Alex Robertson has agreed to join EFL Championship side Cardiff City in a permanent transfer from Manchester City, subject to international clearance.
The 21-year-old talented midfielder, who had one year left on his City contract, will join the Bluebirds on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
Robertson spent last season on loan at Portsmouth in League One, scoring one goal and registering four assists in 27 appearances before a serious hamstring injury ended his campaign where Pompey secured promotion to the Championship.
Eligible to play for Scotland, England and Peru, Robertson pledged his allegiance to Australia in March 2023 and subsequently made his senior debut for the Green and Gold in a friendly against Ecuador in Sydney.
In doing so, he became the first third-generation Subway Socceroo after his father Mark and grandfather Alex.
He received the second of his two caps against Argentina three months later in China and was also called up for last year's October camp.
A technically gifted midfielder, Robertson becomes Cardiff's fifth signing for Erol Bulut's side as they look to improve on their 12th place finish in 2023/24.
Alex’s uncle is former Cardiff fan favourite, Gavin Rae, who enjoyed a four-year spell in Wales between 2007 and 2011.
After signing with the Welsh outfit, Robertson said in a statement on the club's website: "He's (Gavin Rae) told me a lot of good things about the city and the Club.
"Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I'm buzzing. It's been a few weeks coming. I'm so glad it is over the line.
"City have built a great squad for the upcoming season now and I want to be a part of that. The Gaffer told me the way he likes to play and what he expects from his players. I feel I can learn a lot from him and the more senior players in our squad. I'm ready to go. I've got stronger over the last few months."
Head Coach Bulut added: "We're delighted Alex is here. There were six other Clubs that were in for him, which shows what a talent he is. We had a meeting 10 days ago and explained our goals for the Club and for Alex. Our hopes and plans were aligned.
“Alex can deliver a lot. He's got quality. He’s technically very good with a great work rate and can add to what we already have. We now have a great mix of youth and experience in the midfield."
Robertson could line up for Cardiff when they host Sunderland on Saturday night at 9:30pm (AEST).