Rio Cardines signing explained as 'hungry' Crystal Palace full-back makes Bristol City loan moveCrystal Palace full-back Rio Cardines is Bristol City and Michael Skubala's ninth signing of the summer transfer windowView 2 Images New Bristol City signing Rio Cardines pictured at Ashton Gate (Image: Rogan/ Bristol City)Bristol City have added versatility, dynamism and "positive quality" to their squad with the signing of Rio Cardines, in the eyes of James Ellis, who - alongside Michael Skubala - has explained the thinking behind the Reds' latest addition. ‌Sign up for our City newsletter Bristol City will be hoping new manager Michael Skubala is the man who can lead them up the table and you won't miss a beat with our free newsletter. View 2 Images New Bristol City signing Rio Cardines after Crystal Palace's Europa Conference League win (Image: Photo by Kevin Voigt/GettyImages)‌"Rio has an excellent pedigree and is well thought of at Crystal Palace," the sporting director explained when asked about the defender. ‌Bristol City Live on Whatsapp Join Bristol City Live's Whatsapp community for all the biggest Bristol City stories sent straight to your phone Bristol City Live is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our community. Through the app, we’ll send the Bristol City news, live match coverage, team news, transfers, fixtures, analysis and more straight to your phone.