Bristol City signs Rio Cardines on loan from Crystal Palace

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Bristol City signs Rio Cardines on loan from Crystal Palace
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Bristol City has officially signed defender Rio Cardines from Crystal Palace on a season-long loan, as of August 11, 2026. The 20-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international, a former Arsenal academy player, can operate as both a full-back and wing-back. Cardines made his Premier League debut against Arsenal last season and contributed to Palace's UEFA Conference League victory. Bristol City manager Michael Skubala expressed confidence that Cardines will enhance both defensive and attacking capabilities this season.

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  • Rio Cardines joins Bristol City on loan from Crystal Palace.
  • The loan is for the entire 2026 season.
  • Cardines has previously represented Trinidad and Tobago at the senior level.
  • He made his Premier League debut last season against Arsenal.
  • Bristol City has now made nine signings this summer.
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Bristol City sign Crystal Palace defender Rio Cardines on a season-long loan.

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