Frank Lampard's Coventry smash club transfer record again with £26m Ghana star deal
Coventry City has broken its club transfer record for the third time this summer by signing 20-year-old Ghanaian international Yirenkyi for £26 million. The move is part of a major squad overhaul led by manager Frank Lampard as the team prepares for their upcoming Premier League season.
Why it matters
Significant investment in new talent signals Coventry's ambition to remain competitive following their promotion to the top flight of English football.
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.
Speaking to Coventry's official website following the completion of his move, Yirenkyi expressed his eagerness to work under Lampard's guidance. Elaborating on his decision to join the Sky Blues, he stated: "I'm excited to be at this club. I've heard so much about it, and I really feel positive about being here.
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