Coventry City have signed Frank Onyeka from Brentford permanently. The midfielder initially joined the Sky Blues in January and has now made the move permanent after the opening of the summer transfer window.

What happened?

Onyeka played a key role in Frank Lampard’s side winning the Sky Bet Championship title, making 14 appearances and scoring a crucial goal in a victory over Derby County in April.

Why it matters for Coventry City

The 28-year-old brings valuable experience from the Premier League, having made 75 top-flight appearances during his time with Brentford.

What comes next?

“I’m really excited for the new season with Coventry,” Onyeka told club media. As of 30 Jun 2026, Coventry City sit top of the Championship with 95 points from 46 games, 11 points clear of Ipswich. Their recent form has been impressive, with a record of WWWDD. They have scored 97 goals this season, conceding just 45, for a goal difference of +52.

CategoryValue
League standing1st in Championship
Goals this season97 scored, 45 conceded
Lead at the top11 points clear of Ipswich