Sammy Ameobi has big dreams with Cardiff

Sammy Ameobi - Cardiff City new boy

Sammy Ameobi has revealed his ambition with Cardiff City is to help his team secure promotion to the English Premier League.

He expressed his delight for making debut for Cardiff City in Capital One cup game, which they won 1-0 against AFC Wimbledon as he looks set to do more for the team as the season progresses.

“I came down and saw the beautiful city and the great facilities here. It’s a Premier League club really, and it’s where they’re heading – back in that direction,” he said.

“Obviously the big thing for me is joining a club who have ambition. Cardiff’s ambition is to get to the Premier League, and that’s what I’m here to help do, so hopefully I can help that dream.”

He also spoke on his impressions from the match against AFC Wimbledon.

“I really enjoyed it,” said the forward. “It was a tough game and they were a very competitive side. I think we had a bit of a slow start, but in the second half we pushed on and took control of the game, it was a good start for my season.”

He said he wants more good results for Cardiff.

“A big part of my game is my pace, but I can always get quicker, always get stronger. Last season at Newcastle I worked a lot on my body to get stronger, and I want to do it even more. We’ve got great staff and I have a good regime going – hopefully we’ll see some results soon,” he said.

Ameobi, who made 25 appearances for Newcastle United last season, also spoke about the move away from his boyhood club and the reasons he chose to spend a season in the Welsh capital.

“I just wanted to play football, wherever that may be,” he admitted. “When the opportunity arose for me to come out on loan, I snatched at it. I want to play football, I love the game and it’s not nice to be on the bench for most games,” he reasoned.

“Newcastle’s obviously my home town, I’ve got love for Newcastle of course, but this is a moment in my career I feel I’ve needed to do. I needed to get out and kind of grow up.

“Obviously being the local kid on the block, I wanted to come and put my stamp on a new Club. Newcastle are monitoring all of my games too – keeping a tight tab on me. Steve McClaren has been in touch and he wants me to make a massive impact with goals and assists.”