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Frank Lampard signs new three-year deal with Coventry City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 8:24 AM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Frank Lampard signs new three-year deal with Coventry City

Summary

Frank Lampard has extended his contract with Coventry City for three years, solidifying his role after leading the club to the EFL title last season. Appointed in November 2024, Lampard transformed the team from 17th to crown champions with 95 points. Fans have expressed their support for this decision, hoping it will strengthen the squad for their Premier League return. The new deal deters interest from Crystal Palace and Fulham, who were looking to hire him earlier this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Lampard signed a new three-year deal with Coventry City on July 1, 2026.
•He led Coventry to the EFL title with 95 points last season.
•Before this, the club struggled, finishing 17th in the league.
•Crystal Palace and Fulham were interested in hiring Lampard this summer.
•Fans celebrated his contract at the We Are Back event in War Memorial Park.

Latest Updates

8:24 AMYahoo Sports — 'Now Lampard needs backing'

What they're saying

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This is the news Sky Blues fans have been waiting all summer long for. Since the We Are Back celebration at the city's War Memorial Park when thousands chanted "sign the contract" at a partying Frank Lampard. From 17th to Championship play-offs, agonising semi-final defeat, and then the most spectacular of resets; winning the EFL title with 95 points, 11 clear of their nearest rivals, scoring 97 goals and winning 28 matches.
— Yahoo Sports

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