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Calum Scanlon returns to Cardiff City on loan from Liverpool

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:33 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Calum Scanlon returns to Cardiff City on loan from Liverpool
Summary

Calum Scanlon has joined Cardiff City on loan for the 2026-27 season from Liverpool, where he had a successful stint last season that helped the club gain promotion. The left-back, 21, indicated that he was keen to return to Cardiff, citing the club's ambitions and support from Liverpool as influencing factors in his decision. Scanlon made his second debut for Cardiff in a 1-1 draw against Wrexham, starting in the match. In addition to the loan, he signed a long-term contract with Liverpool, expressing confidence in his development and future goals.

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  • •Scanlon insists on return to Cardiff for second loan spell.
  • •Cardiff draws 1-1 with Wrexham in Scanlon's debut.
  • •He signed a long-term contract with Liverpool.
  • •Scanlon previously helped Cardiff secure promotion.
  • •Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy kept in touch about plans.
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  • 10:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'It was always Cardiff' - Scanlon on second loan from Liverpool
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Calum Scanlon says he insisted that Liverpool return him to an 'ambitious' Cardiff City squad for a second time on loan.

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