Coventry Signs Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth for Club-Record £22.5m
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Coventry completes £22.5m club-record signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton, after his loan stint helped Coventry win the Championship and secure promotion to the Premier League.
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Why It Matters
Coventry returns to the Premier League after a 25-year absence, driven by their Championship win.
Coventry have completed the club-record £22.5m signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton as Frank Lampard’s side continue to prepare for their return to the Premier League after 25 years away. The 25-year-old excelled on loan at Coventry in the Championship last season, playing an instrumental role in their promotion as champions, starting all 46 league matches and earning the Golden Glove award for keeping 17 clean sheets.
“It’s great to have Carl back with us on a permanent basis,” said Lampard, whose side begin their season at Arsenal on 21 August. “He’s a top professional, a great character and he had a huge impact on the team to help us get promoted last season. I’m looking forward to working with him again and welcoming him back into the group.”
Rushworth, who is also highly regarded within the Football Association and the England setup, joined Brighton from non-league Halifax in 2019 but departed the club without making a senior appearance. Before his season at Coventry he had enjoyed loans across the league pyramid with Walsall, Lincoln City, Swansea and Hull.
What to Watch
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Coventry to make additional signings before the season starts
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Open Questions
- How will Rushworth perform in the Premier League?
- What other signings can be expected before the season starts?
