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Cardiff City have announced the location of their new training base.

The club said it will take a long-term lease on land at Hensol in the Vale of Glamorgan – adjacent to its current base at the Vale of Glamorgan Resort.

In a statement, the Bluebirds said the agreement on the 40 acre site will see work start on a facility and pitches, which will provide a long-term base for the club’s professional and academy squads.

The deal will be subject to Vale of Glamorgan council planning approval and it is hoped work will start in the coming months.

The first phase of work on the complex will include the development of five training pitches and development, goalkeeping and rehabilitation areas.

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay told the club's website: “The Vale of Glamorgan Training Facility will without a shadow of a doubt become the cornerstone of this Football Club for many years to come, the magnificent site at Hensol enabling us to develop an international standard facility for our senior squad and Academy.

“I am once again indebted to our owner, Tan Sri Vincent Tan for his vision and backing and believe that this project is something that all connected to Cardiff City Football Club can celebrate. I would also like to thank all at the Vale of Glamorgan Council for their assistance in driving this club forward.”

Neil Moore, leader of the Vale council, said: “Cardiff City’s promotion to the Premier League was fantastic news and the club’s aim to develop a state-of-the-art training facility in the Vale of Glamorgan looks to be a positive move for the Vale and the club.

“We have had very positive discussions with the club’s management and I’m pleased to say we will be considering the proposals for the training facility at our Cabinet meeting on Monday 20 May. It goes without saying we are very keen to welcome Cardiff City Football Club to the Vale of Glamorgan.”

Bluebirds’ acting chairman Simon Lim promised it would be a “landmark project” for South Wales.

He said: “Alongside the excellent facilities already in place at the Vale of Glamorgan Resort, this new development gives the Football Club a solid platform to build on, including first class pathways for our Academy youngsters.

“The new training facility, funded by Tan Sri Vincent Tan is excellent news for all supporters, as the new site will attract players for many years to come, further enhancing the progress of the club.”