RORY McArdle has left City to join Scunthorpe on a three-year deal.

As widely expected, the 30-year-old centre half has joined the Iron after turning down the Bantams' offer of a new contract.

It ends his five-year spell at Valley Parade, with McArdle the last player to depart from the history-making squad of 2013 that reached the League Cup final and won promotion from League Two.

McArdle said: "I’m delighted to have signed. It’s something I’ve been thinking about over the last few weeks. I’ve met the manager for a chat and his objectives are similar ones to that I have. Hopefully we can try and accomplish them and be part of something successful.

"Scunthorpe did well last year and keep building. If we can try and keep progressing, ultimately that’s where everybody wants to be. If we can go one step further this season then everyone will be happy.

"The gaffer (Graham Alexander) spoke about the ambitions he and the chairman have for the club, and for me to be able to be part of that ticks a big box as well.

"The club is going in the right direction and he wants to keep it moving forward – that’s ultimately something I want to be part of."

His exit from Valley Parade follows the departures of Mark Marshall and Billy Clarke to Charlton and James Meredith to Millwall.