Frank Lampard to sign long‑term contract with Coventry City

Frank Lampard is set to sign a new long‑term contract with Coventry City as the club prepares for its Premier League return, after guiding the Sky Blues to the Championship title with a 95‑point haul. The 48‑year‑old manager, who took charge in November 2024, still has more than a year left on his current deal and talks on a fresh agreement are at an advanced stage. Lampard works closely with owner Doug King on recruitment and overall strategy, and both men are keen to reward the season’s success with stability. Coventry are expected to strengthen the squad significantly this summer to establish themselves in the top flight rather than merely fill numbers. The club recently rejected a bid of up to £20 million for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, who impressed during a loan spell last season and emerged as a standout performer. Lampard is already helping identify transfer targets, although not every move has gone to plan.

Frank Lampard near deal with Coventry after title win

Lampard beat Mikel Arteta to claim the LMA manager of the year award, underscoring his impact on the club’s resurgence. He will kick off the Premier League campaign with a difficult away trip to reigning champions Arsenal. Coventry will then welcome Hull City for their first home Premier League game in a quarter of a century, hoping to follow the paths of Sunderland, who qualified for the Europa League in their first season back, and Leeds United, who secured a 14th‑place finish. The Sky Blues aim to build a squad capable of handling the step up in quality and intensity that comes with Premier League football.