Having impressed upon his arrival in South Wales in January, McCarthy was soon rewarded with a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Browsing: Mick McCarthy
Cardiff worked quickly to find a replacement for Neil Harris, who was sacked on Thursday after a run of six defeats in a row, and the Bluebirds identified McCarthy as the club’s top target.
The 61-year-old, who completed a second spell in charge of Republic of Ireland prior to taking up the APOEL job, has seen his side struggle in recent matches.
Mick McCarthy has been unveiled as the Republic of Ireland’s new manager, with Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny taking over the U21s.