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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher

Frank Lampard hails ‘huge’ signing as Coventry seal record £22.5m Rushworth deal

Carl Rushworth shouts to his teammates
Carl Rushworth played all 46 league games for Coventry as they won the Championship title last season. Photograph: Ed Sykes/Action Images/Reuters

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.

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