Coventry City signs goalkeeper Carl Rushworth on permanent deal
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Coventry City has officially completed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton. Rushworth, 25, initially joined the Sky Blues on loan last season, contributing to their promotion success while starting every league match. Expressing relief and happiness, Rushworth noted he is excited to return to the club and play in front of the fans. Coventry manager Frank Lampard praised Rushworth's impact and professionalism during his loan spell. With this transfer finalized, Rushworth is looking forward to pre-season games and competing in the Premier League after a long wait.
- •Carl Rushworth signs a permanent deal with Coventry City.
- •He was previously with Brighton but spent last season on loan at Coventry.
- •Rushworth played in every league fixture during Coventry's promotion.
- •Frank Lampard commended Rushworth's professionalism and impact.
- •Rushworth anticipates playing in front of fans in the Premier League.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Rushworth's Sky Blues move is invaluable
- 12:06 PMThe Guardian Sport — Frank Lampard hails ‘huge’ signing as Coventry seal record £22.5m Rushworth deal
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Coventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan
- 11:20 AMBBC Sport — Coventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Rushworth 'can finally relax' after Sky Blues seal deal
"The 25-year-old excelled during promotion campaign Brighton goalkeeper completes permanent switch Coventry have completed the club-record £22.5m signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton as Frank Lampard’s side continue to prepare for their return to the Premier League after 25 years away. The 25-year-old excelled on loan at Coventry in the Championship last season, playing an instrumental role in their promotion as champions, starting all 46 league matches and earning the Golden Glove award for keeping 17 clean sheets. Continue reading...
"A lot of clubs have been after a keeper; Leeds, Newcastle and Coventry City. It feels like it has been going on for so long because Rushworth obviously teased the fanbase that he was going to sign the contract on top of the bus [during the Sky Blues' Championship trophy parade]. It is an undisclosed fee, but from what we are hearing it is around £22.5m, which means Coventry City have broken their club transfer record fee three times now in this window alone.
"Coventry City's new signing Carl Rushworth said he "can finally relax" now the Sky Blues have completed the permanent signing of the 25-year-old from Brighton. "I'm really happy, there's so many emotions that I've got," said Rushworth. Rushworth first joined Coventry on loan last season from the Seagulls and featured in every league fixture during their promotion-winning season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 12:15 PMRushworth's Sky Blues move is invaluable
A lot of clubs have been after a keeper; Leeds, Newcastle and Coventry City. It feels like it has been going on for so long because Rushworth obviously teased the fanbase that he was going to sign the contract on top of the bus [during the Sky Blues' Championship trophy parade]. It is an undisclosed fee, but from what we are hearing it is around £22.5m, which means Coventry City have broken their club transfer record fee three times now in this window alone.
- The Guardian SportAug 4, 2026, 12:06 PMFrank Lampard hails ‘huge’ signing as Coventry seal record £22.5m Rushworth deal
The 25-year-old excelled during promotion campaign Brighton goalkeeper completes permanent switch Coventry have completed the club-record £22.5m signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton as Frank Lampard’s side continue to prepare for their return to the Premier League after 25 years away. The 25-year-old excelled on loan at Coventry in the Championship last season, playing an instrumental role in their promotion as champions, starting all 46 league matches and earning the Golden Glove award for keeping 17 clean sheets. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:20 AMCoventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan
Coventry City confirm the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton and Hove Albion.
- BBC SportAug 4, 2026, 11:20 AMCoventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan
Coventry City confirm the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton and Hove Albion.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 11:04 AMRushworth 'can finally relax' after Sky Blues seal deal
Coventry City's new signing Carl Rushworth said he "can finally relax" now the Sky Blues have completed the permanent signing of the 25-year-old from Brighton. "I'm really happy, there's so many emotions that I've got," said Rushworth. Rushworth first joined Coventry on loan last season from the Seagulls and featured in every league fixture during their promotion-winning season.
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