COVENTRY, England (AP) – Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new contract until 2029 ahead of the club’s return to the league. premier league.
The 48-year-old former England midfielder helped the Sky Blues Promoted to the Premier League last season By winning the championship.
Coventry announce new contract on tuesday.
Manager Lampard said, “I would like to thank everyone at the football club.” “First and foremost, the fans who have supported the team, and myself and the staff who have helped us get this far. The spirit and unity we created last year was great to be a part of, and now we want to continue that.”
Coventry will face defending champions Arsenal on August 21st in their first match of the 2026-27 league season.
Lampard took over as Coventry manager in November 2024 and helped the club reach the play-offs in his first season, but lost to Sunderland in the semi-finals.
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