Brighton & Hove Albion goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has joined Coventry City on a permanent deal, reportedly worth £22m. The 25-year-old played in all 46 of Coventry's league games last season, keeping 17 clean sheets as they won the Championship to end their 25-year wait to return to the Premier League.
What happened?
Coventry City have signed 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion following his successful loan at the CBS Arena. The deal is reportedly worth a club record £22m.
Why it matters for Brighton & Hove Albion
Rushworth never made a senior appearance for Brighton and experienced six different loans over seven years having signed from hometown club Halifax Town in 2019. This move marks the end of his time at the club.
What comes next?
Manager Frank Lampard said, "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."
League standing
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in Premier League, 53 pts, 14W-11D-13L from 38 games, recent form LLWLW.
Current squad
Currently sidelined: Zadok Yohanna.
Goals this season
Goals this season: 52 scored, 46 conceded (+6 goal difference).
Title race
Title race: 32 points behind leaders Arsenal.
