Malaysia international Safee Sali has completed his 10-day stint with Cardiff and has been invited for a further trial spell.
Malaysia international to be invited back in the future
Malaysia international Safee Sali has completed his 10-day stint with Cardiff City and has been invited for a further trial spell in the future.
The 27-year-old trained under the watchful eye of Bluebirds manager Malky Mackay over the past two weeks and quickly won the coaching staff's plaudits for his work rate and willingness to learn.
Sali, who has been dubbed 'the Malaysian Beckham, currently plays for Pelita Jaya in Indonesia and, while there is no offer currently on the table, will be given a second chance to earn a switch to the Championship club.
"Safee joined us for a 10-day trial, during which time he showed a great attitude and work ethic while soaking in the environment and the way we train here at Cardiff City," Mackay told
Wales Online.
Adapted and integrated
"Obviously it was a big change and a different style and level of football, though he adapted and integrated well with the squad.
"We also appreciate that it's difficult to get a full picture during a short 10-day period, especially with the number of games and match preparation we had during that time."
Safee is due to feature in a number of key fixtures for club and country in the coming months but Mackay is ready to offer the striker another opportunity to return to Cardiff once his schedule allows for it.
"With a mind to the need for Safee to play competitive games with the Malaysian national team and in Indonesia with Pelita Jaya, we have asked Safee to return to Cardiff City for a two-week period in the future which will be beneficial to all concerned.
"For now though we say our goodbyes and would like to put on record that we consider Safee to be a credit to his team and his country."
