Cody Drameh's January loan exit was a contentious topic in Leeds United circles, however the young defender is making the most of his time on the pitch in the division below the Premier League.
Drameh joined Steve Morison's Cardiff City until the end of the season and has slotted in at right wing-back for the Bluebirds.
He is one of a number of January loanees who have acclimatised well to the south Wales club, including Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle.
Marcelo Bielsa was rather opinionated on Drameh's decision to pursue first-team football outside of the Leeds bubble, stating: "I didn't think he needed to play games elsewhere. He was a player that was very necessary with all the absences we had.
"But he preferred to go and play outside of Leeds in a situation where the opportunities for the youngsters has increased clearly. And in this case, Drameh would prefer to experiment outside of our team. I consider that position valid and I don't think it makes sense to oppose him.
"I don't criticise, I don't condemn it, it doesn't disappoint me but clearly I calculated things wrongly. Because what I consider a great opportunity, there are very few teams or none who have had as many youngsters in their squad in the Premier League, those who are benefited from that position, they prefer to abandon the club, looking for another type of competition," the Argentine said.
Senior Sports Writer for WalesOnline, Tom Coleman, says Drameh's start to life at the Cardiff City Stadium could hardly have begun in better fashion.
"Drameh is one of several January arrivals that have impressed under Steve Morison. I think it was seen as something of a coup given that Marcelo Bielsa was seemingly so reluctant to let him leave Elland Road. His last few performances have been particularly impressive, and he's already developing into a fans' favourite here," Coleman told LeedsLive.
"The assist for Jordan Hugill against Peterborough United will likely go down as one of the highlights of Cardiff's season. The initial tackle to pinch the ball, the one-two, the power and pace of the run down the right-hand side. It was all so impressive. The pinpoint low ball into the box then was the icing on the cake. Just sublime to watch," he added.
Drameh sought regular first-team football and appears to have found it at Cardiff.
He has already amassed 618 Championship minutes across seven appearances - all starts.
The Bluebirds have won four of seven league games since Drameh's arrival and it appears elementary that should he remain fit, the ex-Fulham youngster will stay in the starting XI for the rest of the season.
"He's taken to the Championship brilliantly so far, and he certainly doesn't look out of place here," Coleman evaluates.
"Considering his lack of senior football before this move, he's looked very comfortable, and has already credited Steve Morison as a key factor in his recent progress. [It's] difficult to say just how high he could go on the basis of just seven games, but he certainly looks like he could at least play at a higher level within the Championship already."
Questions over Drameh's long-term future at Leeds will remain given how his request to go out on loan was received.
Already, though, his displays at Championship level will mean he is not short of potential suitors if there is not a reintegration plan at Elland Road.
"A big rebuild is coming [this summer]," says Coleman, discussing Cardiff's chances of holding onto Drameh beyond May.
"There's little clarity yet on what sort of resources will be made available to mould a squad for next season, although one suspects funds will tight once again.
"Certainly if a deal can be done, I think Cardiff would probably be interested, but there's a long way to go yet before any such decisions are made," he finished.
Drameh remains contracted to Leeds United until 2024.
