THE Malaysian connection will see Safiq Rahim join Cardiff City on a two-week according to Cardiff City Chairman Tien Ghee speaking to the Malaysian newspaper the 'New Straits Times'.Rahim is captain of the Malaysian national team and plays for Selangor FA in the Malaysian Super League and is midfielder. It was expected the player would be joining during the international break, but owing to is clubs involvement in the Malaysia Cup it could be has late as November before he can travel to Cardiff. The tournament runs from the 6 Sept to the 29th Oct.
"We had put it to Safiq to have a trial with us during the international break on Sept 8 when we will be holding a game for several others on trial. We are hoping he can play a part in that match."We watched him during (Malaysia's) matches against the English teams and we think he is a fine player. When we spoke to him about it, he seemed really excited about the prospect," said Chan in a telephone interview from Cardiff yesterday.
The player himself is looking forward to the experience of coming to Cardiff
"I am very excited. With an open heart, I will take this offer, give it my best, and do Malaysia proud. It's not every day an opportunity like this comes knocking on your door, especially for a Malaysian. So, I'm fully intent on seizing this chance and making the most of what will be offered to me," said Safiq.
If he were successful in his trail, it would not guarantee him being able to join the Bluebirds, e.g a work permit could be an obstacle. Being a non-European Union player the FIFA rule to obtain a work permit to work in Britain is you have to be ranked in the top-70 international teams, Malaysia are current 146 in the FIFA rankings.
The Cardiff Chairman also revealed at during the international break there will be a game for several other players on trial with the club. With days to go before the end of the transfer window and Cardiff City boss Malky Mackey still in the market for player's time is ticking on.
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