Bristol City have signed Crystal Palace defender Rio Cardines on a season-long loan, making him the Robins' ninth signing of the summer. Cardines made his Premier League debut against Arsenal last season and was part of the Palace squad that won the Uefa Conference League. Robins boss Michael Skubala said that Cardines will add quality to his squad both defensively and in attacking situations.

Bristol City are in advanced talks to sign Crystal Palace's young player Rio Cardines on a loan deal. The 21-year-old full-back, who can operate on either flank and made three first-team appearances last season, is being considered as a potential replacement for Ross McCrorie. The move for Cardines follows previous interest shown by Bristol City in Ipswich Town's Harry Clarke. Clarke was also reportedly a target for Stoke City, Sheffield United, and Preston North End. The Trinidad and Tobago international joined Crystal Palace in July 2025, and his contract is valid until 2028. His current market value is €300k, according to Transfermarkt.