Cardiff City have secured left-back Joel Bagan on a new four-year contract, keeping the 24-year-old at Cardiff City until 2030. The academy graduate played a pivotal role as the Bluebirds won League One and secured promotion back to the Championship in 2025-26.

His existing deal was due to expire next month, making him one of three senior players out of contract this summer. Bagan's decision provides crucial defensive stability for a club celebrating a swift return to the second tier after last season's relegation.

"I've been here since I was 16 and it feels like home," Bagan stated. Tying down a local talent who rose through the ranks reinforces the club's identity and rewards his consistent performances, which included 45 appearances in the promotion-winning campaign. This extension signals Cardiff's intent to build from within as they prepare for Championship football.