Aston Villa supremo Dr Tony Xia has confirmed that defender Joe Bennett is being allowed to move to Cardiff City on a free transfer.
Bennett has been linked with the exit door at Villa Park this summer and is now being shipped out as manager Roberto Di Matteo revamps his squad.
Villa will not subsidise Bennett's wages at Cardiff, however they will also not receive a fee for the defender.
And Xia is hoping that Bennett can fulfil his potential and enjoy a bright future in the game.
The Villa supremo wrote on Twitter: "We have agreed to let Joe move to Cardiff for free, but not subside any wages.
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"Wish him a bright career there as many SW fans expected."
Bennett started his career in the youth ranks at Middlesbrough and was snapped up by Aston Villa in 2012. The left-back featured heavily in his first season at Villa Park, before then struggling.
He has had loan spells away from Villa Park at Brighton, Bournemouth and Sheffield Wednesday.
The 26-year-old has been capped by England at Under-19, Under-20 and Under-21 level.
