Coventry City has officially acquired 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion, finalizing his transition from a temporary loan player to a permanent signing. Although the official financial details remain undisclosed, reports suggest the deal is valued at a record-breaking £22 million. The length of the contract has not been specified.
Last season, Rushworth was instrumental in Coventry’s success, appearing in all 46 league matches and securing 17 clean sheets. His performance helped the team win the Championship, successfully ending a 25-year absence from the Premier League. Rushworth expressed relief and excitement about returning to a club he grew fond of during his time on loan.
Before this move, Rushworth had not played a senior game for Brighton since joining from Halifax Town in 2019, spending his career on six different loan assignments. Manager Frank Lampard praised the goalkeeper, citing his professionalism and the significant role he played in the team’s promotion as key reasons for his return.
