Cardiff City academy product Dakarai Mafico has joined Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season.
The 19-year-old has started four times for the League One side this season, including a league debut in the Bluebirds’ opening game of the season when he played as a makeshift left-back having impressed in pre-season.
He also made his international debut for Wales’ Under-21s last November.
In an announcement on Friday, Glovers’ manager Billy Rowley said: “Dakarai is a talented young player who has already shown he can compete at a high level. We’re thrilled to bring him to Yeovil Town, and I’m confident he will add pace, energy, and creativity to our midfield as we push through the season.”
The youngster added: “I’m really excited to join Yeovil Town and to get the chance to play regular first-team football. I’ve heard a lot about the club and the team, and I can’t wait to contribute and help the squad wherever I can.”
Speaking this week, Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy said he expected Mafico to go out on loan adding the experience would be valuable to the player’s development. The boss spoke highly of the youngster following his league debut earlierthis season.
He said: “Dakarai has been outstanding in pre-season for us, so he was naturally the next option to play left back. He’s an exceptional player, but he’s never played left back before I came to the Club. He’s an elite number 6, and when you see him play there, it’ll be clear to you how good he is.
“He shows courage in everything he does, he’s an incredible talent, and one the supporters are going to fall in love with once they see him play more.”
My Cardiff City ST holder friend says this lad is VERY good and should do alright for us. Welcome Dakarai, we hope you like it on the correct side of the bridge!
Another midfielder 🫣