Frank Lampard agrees new…

Frank Lampard agrees new…

Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has agreed a new contract running until 2029.

The 48-year-old guided the Sky Blues to last season’s Championship title, clinching promotion to the Premier League.

His previous deal was set to expire at the end of next season, and over the summer he drew interest from other clubs, including Fulham.

The former Chelsea and England midfielder has now pledged his future to Coventry as they prepare for a first top-flight campaign in 25 years.

The Sky Blues kick off the season against champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August.

Lampard said: “After the incredible work of everybody to get promoted and win the Championship, it was important to enjoy the moment, and we certainly did as a city.

“Our job then as staff, and for the players of course, is to firstly recharge but also focus on what we want to do and what we need to for next season. There’s a lot of work to do on and off the pitch as a football club, so those things have been ongoing.

“I’m looking forward to getting back with the players, to see them all and get ready for the new season.”

Lampard succeeded Mark Robins in November 2024 with Coventry 17th in the Championship, just two points above the relegation zone.

They went on to win 16 of their final 29 league matches, finishing fifth to reach the play-offs, where they lost 3-2 on aggregate to Sunderland in the semi-finals.

The following season he led Coventry to the Championship crown, winning 28 games — the most the club has ever achieved in a league campaign — and ending their 25-year absence from the top flight.

The former England international began his managerial career at Derby County, with subsequent spells at Chelsea (twice) and Everton.