ANDREW Fitton believes Cardiff-bound Miguel Comminges had his head turned by his agent - insisting Town could have done no more to keep their French revelation.

As Comminges' Ninian Park move edged closer to reality, Town chairman Fitton revealed the Frenchman's initial term demands were met before the agent raised the stakes at the 11th hour.

Fitton insists he bears no grudges towards the Guadeloupe international but revealed fears his Championship dream may not be as rosy in reality as his agent has made out.

Comminges, currently on a break in Vienna, moved closer to agreeing personal terms with the Welshmen this week and is expected to sign when his Town contract expires on July 1.

While suggesting Comminges was never going to remain at Town no matter what was offered, Fitton again stressed the efforts the club made to keep him.

After winning a clean sweep on Town's player of the season trophies, Comminges stunned the County Ground faithful by rejecting a new contract offer in favour of a move to the next level.

Fitton though has questioned the reality of regular Championship for Comminges, raising fears he could be nothing more than a bit-part player next campaign.

He said: "We tried really hard to keep Miguel, in fact no one knows quite how hard we did try. In my opinion Miguel has not had the best advice from his agent.

"Contradictory he said he wanted to play regular football on one hand and that he wanted Championship football. I think he will be on the bench and will be looking at playing 15 games at Cardiff.

"I think his agent talked up the prospect of the Championship and that was what turned his head. It is shame but these things happen in football and we will add to our squad this summer.

"As long ago as January we tried to agree a new contract with Miguel but his agent would not let him sign it. Then we met their terms before they came back and put their demands up. The agent obviously wanted him to move."

Comminges is closing in on his inevitable move to Cardiff and should sign a pre-contract agreement in the next few days.