TransferThe GuardianUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Coventry seal club-record £22.5m deal for Rushworth
Golden Glove winner joins Coventry as they prepare for Premier League return after 25 years.
C. Rushworth
player
Player
Carl Rushworth
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Brighton
To
Coventry
Fee
£22.5m (club record)
What happened. Coventry completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton for a club-record £22.5m.
- Rushworth excelled on loan at Coventry last season.
- He started all 46 league matches and kept 17 clean sheets.
- He won the Championship Golden Glove award.
“huge”
— Frank Lampard
Coventry are preparing for their Premier League return after 25 years away.
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F. Lampard
