Coventry sign teenage forward Cherif from Fenerbahce

Sky Blues land 19-year-old Guinea-born striker after his breakout in Turkey.

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What happened. Coventry City have signed 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif from Turkish club Fenerbahce on a long-term deal.

• Cherif scored two goals in 12 Turkish Super Lig appearances last season.
• He previously played for Angers, scoring four Ligue 1 goals in 2025-26.
• He has represented France at Under-16 and Under-21 levels.

“I'm very happy to be a Coventry City player and I'm excited to be playing in the Premier League.”

— Sidiki Cherif

Cherif will join Coventry's Premier League squad, adding attacking depth under Frank Lampard.

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