Robertson is the nephew of former Cardiff player Gavin Rae, who spent four years with the capital club between 2007-11.

Robertson, who used to wear Bluebirds kit as a child, told the club website: “He [Rae] told me a lot of good things about the city and the club.

“Going forward in my career now, this feels like the right place to be. I’m buzzing. It’s been a few weeks coming. I’m so glad it is over the line.

“City have built a great squad for the upcoming season now and I want to be a part of that. The gaffer told me the way he likes to play and what he expects from his players.

“I feel I can learn a lot from him and the more senior players in our squad. I’m ready to go. I’ve got stronger over the last few months.”

Cardiff boss Erol Bulut said: “We’re delighted Alex is here.

“There were six other clubs that were in for him, which shows what a talent he is. We had a meeting 10 days ago and explained our goals for the club and for Alex. Our hopes and plans were aligned.

“Alex can deliver a lot. He’s got quality. He’s technically very good with a great work rate and can add to what we already have. We now have a great mix of youth and experience in the midfield.”

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At Roland Garros, the home of French tennis that had been transformed into a boxing arena for Olympic finals, it was more akin to Dublin than Paris.

Before Harrington and Wenlu Yang of China had even entered Court Philippe-Chatrier, you could sense there was something special brewing.

Two fights earlier, Algeria’s Imane Khelif, who put aside noise surrounding her eligibility, guaranteed herself a medal and the atmosphere was electric.

But it was about to be dialled up to 11.

Zombie by the Cranberries blared out just before Harrington entered to a sea of colour and noise.

She was cool and methodical as she strode towards the ring. It was the walk of a champion.

Fifteen minutes later, her calm exterior was shattered as the result was drowned out by a crescendo of noise from the Irish support.

While those in the stands celebrated, Harrington fell to her knees before jumping into the arms of her coaching team and then dancing around the ring.

There was even singing ringside as the Irish party was shaping up to go on well into the Parisian night.

It was an outpouring of joy and elation. Both in the stands and the ring, it was pure pandemonium.

“It was amazing. I said to the coaches after: ‘Is there anything I won’t do?'” Harrington said.

“It was brilliant. The Irish are just great. I never expected anything like that. This is something I’m never going to forget, ever.”