Victor Camarasa has signed for Deportivo Alaves - officially dashing any hopes Cardiff City fans had of the Spaniard returning to the club.
The former loan star, who impressed for the Bluebirds during their season in the Premier League last term, saw his season-long loan with Crystal Palace cut short and has since returned to his homeland.
The midfielder endured a nightmare time at Selhurst Park, playing just twice under manager Roy Hodgson.
There had been speculation linking the creative man with moves within the English pyramid, with Cardiff and Norwich City mentioned as possible destinations.
His parent club Real Betis have now loaned him to Alaves until the end of the season.
They wrote on their club website: "Real Betis Balompié and Crystal Palace have reached an agreement to terminate the loan of Víctor Camarasa to the club from London. At the same time, Real Betis and Deportivo Alavés have agreed for the loan of Camarasa to the Basque club until June of 2020.
"Real Betis wishes Camarasa all the best in this new loan."
In fairness to Cardiff boss Neil Harris, he denied any links to a possible transfer, stating last week : "No, not at the moment (any contact).
"He’s a player that’s known here quite well. He had some good times here as well, a quality player.
"At the moment, though, there's no legs in that at all."
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