Coventry complete record Rushworth signing from Brighton

Coventry have confirmed the permanent signing of goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton for a club-record £22.5 million, according to The Guardian. The 25-year-old completes his move after an outstanding loan campaign in the Championship, where he featured in all 46 league matches and claimed the Golden Glove with 17 clean sheets during their title-winning promotion.

Manager Frank Lampard praised the deal: «It's great to have Carl back with us on a permanent basis. He's a top professional, a great character and he had a huge impact on the team to help us get promoted last season. I'm looking forward to working with him again.» The Midlands club begins their Premier League return after 25 years away with a trip to Arsenal on 21 August.

Brighton secured a sell-on clause and buyback option as part of the agreement, with the total potentially rising to £30 million through add-ons. Rushworth becomes Coventry's fourth summer arrival, following defender Aurèle Amenda (£17m from Eintracht Frankfurt), alongside Loum Tchouna and Frank Onyeka.