Cardiff City: Dimitrios Goutas’ future in his own hands – Omer Riza

Goutas was signed by Riza’s predecessor Erol Bulut, joining the same summer as fellow Greek international Manolis Siopis.

Siopis left the Bluebirds in January with Goutas’ future also now uncertain.

“His contract’s up at the end of the season,” Riza added.

“He’s been here now two years.

“I think conversations will take place at the end of the season.”

Goutas was ever present last season in the league and has started in all bar four Championship matches this term after returning from suspension following his red card at Plymouth in February.

He’s expected to be at the heart of Cardiff’s defence as they travel to promotion chasing Sunderland on Saturday.

Full-back Andy Rinomhota is unlikely to play after suffering a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s home defeat by Burnley.

Defender Jesper Daland and midfielder David Turnbull are nearing a return to fitness whilst winger Ollie Tanner is targeting a return from a foot injury in the game at Blackburn on 15 March.