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Scotland Under-21 cap Tony Watt forced to return to Charlton after proposed switch to Cardiff City breaks down

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Former Celtic striker Tony Watt has been forced to return to Charlton after Cardiff City were hit with a transfer embargo.

The 22-year-old initially joined the Bluebirds on loan in November and scored two goals in nine appearances.

(Pic: Graham)
Watt made a good impression at Cardiff (Pic: Graham)

 

City manager Russell Slade was keen to secure the former Scotland Under-21 internationalist on a permanent deal this month.

But a proposed £2 million deal collapsed when signing restrictions were dished out on the Welsh club for a breach of Financial Fair Play rules, and Charlton refused to extend Watt’s loan.

Cardiff chief executive Ken Choo said: “We put it on the table but they were not interested in the loan. They said no.”

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