Coventry City has acquired 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif from Turkish club Fenerbahce on a long-term contract.
Key facts
- •Sidiki Cherif is a 19-year-old forward from Guinea.
- •The player joins Coventry City from Turkish side Fenerbahce.
- •Cherif scored two goals in 12 league appearances during the previous season.
- •He is the eighth player signed by Coventry City during this transfer window.
- •Coventry City has spent over 90 million pounds on new recruits this summer.
Coventry City announced the signing of Guinea forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce on Wednesday. The 19-year-old joins the newly promoted Premier League club on a long-term deal as part of their preparations for the upcoming top-flight season.
By the numbers
Transfer Details and Squad Investment
While official financial terms were not disclosed by the club, British media reports indicate the transfer fee for Cherif is approximately 20.5 million pounds, or 27.89 million dollars. Cherif, who recorded two goals in 12 Turkish Super Lig appearances last season, is the eighth player signed by Coventry during the current transfer window. Manager Frank Lampard has overseen an aggressive recruitment strategy, with the club spending over 90 million pounds, or 122.52 million dollars, on new players this summer. Other recent arrivals include Caleb Yirenkyi, Carl Rushworth, Loum Tchaouna, Taiwo Awoniyi, Aurele Amenda, and the returning Gustavo Hamer.
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