Cherif joins Coventry City from Fenerbahce on long-term deal
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:06 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Sidiki Cherif has signed a long-term contract with Coventry City after transferring from Fenerbahce. The 19-year-old striker expressed his excitement about becoming a Coventry City player and competing in the Premier League. Cherif, who joined Fenerbahce on loan in February, scored three goals during the latter part of the 2025-26 season. He looks forward to showcasing his abilities at Coventry's stadium and starting his new journey with the club.
- •Cherif signed from Fenerbahce on a long-term contract.
- •He expressed eagerness to start playing for Coventry City.
- •Cherif scored three goals in the second half of the last season.
- •He joined Fenerbahce on loan in February 2026.
- 12:38 PMBBC Sport — Coventry sign teenage Fenerbahce forward Cherif
- 12:06 PMYahoo Sports — Cherif 'can't wait to get started' with Sky Blues
"Sidiki Cherif has said he "can't wait to get started" after signing for Coventry City from Fenerbahce on a long-term contract. "I'm very happy to be a Coventry City player and I'm excited to be playing in the Premier League," Cherif said.
"Nineteen-year-old Sidiki Cherif joins the Sky Blues on a long‑term deal after finishing last season with two goals in 12 games in Turkey's top flight.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 12:38 PMCoventry sign teenage Fenerbahce forward Cherif
Nineteen-year-old Sidiki Cherif joins the Sky Blues on a long‑term deal after finishing last season with two goals in 12 games in Turkey's top flight.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:06 PMCherif 'can't wait to get started' with Sky Blues
Sidiki Cherif has said he "can't wait to get started" after signing for Coventry City from Fenerbahce on a long-term contract. "I'm very happy to be a Coventry City player and I'm excited to be playing in the Premier League," Cherif said.
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