Frank Lampard's Coventry smash club transfer record again with £26m Ghana star deal
Coventry City has signed Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi for a club-record £26 million fee. This move marks the third time the club has broken its transfer record this summer under manager Frank Lampard.
Why it matters
It illustrates the significant financial investment and squad restructuring occurring at Coventry City following their promotion to the Premier League.
Coventry City have broken their transfer record for the third time this summer after completing the £26m signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland. Frank Lampard's side continue to heavily bolster their squad following promotion from the Championship, with the 20-year-old international committing to a long-term contract.
Coventry have officially broken their club transfer record for the third time this summer after completing the £26m signing of Yirenkyi from Nordsjaelland. The 20-year-old Ghana international becomes Lampard's fifth arrival ahead of the Sky Blues' return to the Premier League. Yirenkyi has earned 15 senior caps for Ghana, including scoring the decisive goal in a 1-0 victory over Panama at the World Cup.
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