Coventry City have signed Frank Onyeka from Brentford on a permanent deal.

What happened?

The Nigeria international midfielder initially joined Coventry City on loan in February, helping the Sky Blues win the Sky Bet Championship title. Onyeka departs Brentford having made 87 appearances across all competitions.

Why it matters for Coventry City

Director of football Phil Giles said: "Frank has been with us since our first Premier League game, and has always shown fantastic commitment, work rate and loyalty during his time here." He made a big contribution to their promotion and has earned his chance at becoming a regular Premier League starter with them.

Current Context

As of 30 Jun 2026, Coventry City areCategoryValue
League standing1st in Championship, 95 pts, 28W-11D-7L from 46 games
Goals this season97 scored, 45 conceded (+52 goal difference)
Lead at the top11 points clear of Ipswich