Eiran Cashin revealed the ambition of Birmingham City was the key reason for him joining the newly-promoted Championship side from Brighton.
The Irishman only joined the Seagulls in January, but with Fabian Hurzeler’s side having added two centre-backs already this summer, a loan move has been seen as the best thing for Cashin’s development.
Given his experience with Derby, a host of clubs in the second tier were tracking the player, and it was Blues who won the race for his signature, with Cashin’s arrival announced on Friday morning.
Eiran Cashin explains Birmingham City transfer decision
So, the move is another coup for Chris Davies’ side, who have already brought the likes of Demarai Gray, Tommy Doyle and Kyogo Furuhashi to the club.
And, speaking to the club’s media, Cashin explained why he wanted to move to St. Andrew’s, as he discussed the project at Birmingham, as well as Davies’ style of play.
“You can see in the media, everything that’s going on in the club, and you can see the trajectory and the way it’s going. That’s something that’s hard not to buy into. I know the owners, and the investment has been really good for the club, and I know the manager and his style of play, and the players that have come into the club recently have all been really positive.
“It shows where the club is heading, so again it was an easy one to buy into. With everything going on and how well they (Birmingham) did last season, you’d always be watching it, even if you were in the changing rooms before a game, you would see Birmingham and how they were getting on and the results, and the amount of points accumulated.
“It was impressive, and that’s something I want to be part of this season going forward. I know it will be a lot tougher this season but I’m more than willing to add my part to the group.”
Eiran Cashin – Derby County league goals and appearances (per Fbref.com)
Season
Appearances (Starts)
Goals (Assists)
2021-22
18 (14)
1 (0)
2022-23
43
1 (0)
2023-24
44 (43)
3 (1)
2024-25
21
1 (0)
Eiran Cashin is another statement signing for Birmingham City
It has been a fantastic window for Blues so far, with the club already looking as though they have a squad that is capable of pushing for automatic promotion this season.
The recruitment team deserve credit for getting their business done so early, and now it’s about strengthening the squad to ensure they have the depth to deal with the Championship.
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Whilst Phil Neumann and Christoph Klarer are quality players, they need another centre-back for numbers, and Cashin will provide excellent competition for the duo, and Davies is going to have a big decision to make on who his first-choice pairing is.
But, that’s a great position to be in, and Cashin will now be working in training to try and earn a place in the Birmingham XI for the opener against Ipswich Town on August 8.