Ethan Pinnock joins Coventry City from Brentford on permanent deal

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ethan Pinnock joins Coventry City from Brentford on permanent deal
Summary

Ethan Pinnock has signed a permanent deal with Coventry City after departing Brentford, where he spent seven seasons. Pinnock was instrumental in Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League and played 216 matches, scoring 12 goals. Brentford director of football Phil Giles hailed him as a club legend, expressing gratitude for his contributions. Pinnock's career included accolades such as being named in the PFA Championship Team of the Year during the promotion-winning season. His new contract with Coventry follows their own recent promotion.

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  • •Pinnock leaves Brentford after seven seasons and 216 appearances.
  • •He played a key role in Brentford's rise to the Premier League.
  • •Brentford director Phil Giles expresses well wishes for Pinnock's future.
  • •Pinnock was part of the PFA Championship Team of the Year.
  • •He joins Coventry City following their recent promotion.
Latest Updates
  • 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Coventry continue busy summer with defender deal
  • 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — 'Brentford legend' Pinnock joins Coventry City for 'next chapter'
  • 3:00 PMBBC Sport — Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford
  • 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — 'I can't wait to be a part of it' - Pinnock
  • 2:50 PMYahoo Sports — Coventry strengthen defence with Ethan Pinnock
  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pinnock completes Coventry move
What they're saying
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New Coventry City signing Ethan Pinnock says he understands the magnitude of the club's return to the Premier League after 25 years of waiting. Since leaving Barnsley in July 2019, Pinnock has featured 216 times in all competitions for the Bees, including 117 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals and registering seven assists. "I'm really excited to join Coventry City and continue my footballing journey with this great club," Pinnock said.

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Brentford head coach Keith Andrews has described Ethan Pinnock as "one of the modern-day greats of the club" following his transfer to Coventry City. Pinnock featured 216 times in all competitions for the Bees, including 117 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals. "He is someone I always admired from afar because of the journey he went on to become a Premier League footballer," Andrews said.

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Coventry City have completed the signing of defender Ethan Pinnock from Brentford on a permanent deal for a fee of around £6m.The 33-year-old joins the Sky Blues after seven seasons with Brentford, i...

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