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Breaking: Coventry City Add Talented Young Forward as Latest Summer Transfer

On Wednesday, newly promoted Premier League club Coventry City signed 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce on a long-term contract, marking his eighth signing of the transfer window.
Cherif began his professional career with French club Angers SCO before joining Fenerbahce on loan in February 2026, gaining European experience in UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Manager Frank Lampard has overseen more than 90 million pounds in spending this summer, with recent arrivals including midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, and forwards Loum Tchaouna and Taiwo Awoniyi.
"Im very happy to be a Coventry City player and Im excited to be playing in the Premier League," Cherif said; the forward previously earned call-ups to France's Under-16 and Under-21 squads.
British media reports indicate Coventry paid around 20.5 million pounds for the teenager, though formal financial terms remain undisclosed; Cherif bolsters the team's attacking options ahead of their top-flight campaign.

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Fenerbahçe announced that Sidiki Cherif, who joined the squad during the mid-season transfer window last season, has transferred to English Premier League team Coventry City.

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