Cardiff City has signed forward Anwar El Ghazi on a one-year contract after his controversial exit from Bundesliga club Mainz 05, which was found to be wrongful by a German court. El Ghazi's contract with Mainz was terminated last November due to his pro-Palestinian social media posts regarding the Gaza conflict, leading to a legal dispute over unpaid wages. Following the court ruling, which reinstated his contract and entitled him to over €1.5 million in wages, El Ghazi mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Mainz, leaving him a free agent. Expressing his enthusiasm for joining Cardiff, he stated he looks forward to contributing to the team with goals and assists. El Ghazi stressed the importance of speaking out on social issues, asserting that silence in the face of injustice is unacceptable. The ongoing Gaza conflict has resulted in significant civilian casualties, highlighting the complexities surrounding El Ghazi's situation.