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Slovenian forward Velikonja joins Cardiff

Cardiff City have completed the signing of Slovenian forward Etien Velikonja.

The 23-year old has joined the Bluebirds from homeland club NK Maribor, signing a four-year deal subject to a medical.

"We're really excited to be bringing in an international striker to complement our squad," Cardiff boss Malky Mackay told the club's official website.

"Etien is a player who I tried to sign once before and have keenly followed his progress with Maribor.

"We felt that the time was right to bring him to the UK and I'm looking forward to seeing his career continue to develop with Cardiff City. "

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