Coventry City have completed the signing of Swansea City captain Matt Grimes, marking Frank Lampard’s first acquisition as manager. The 29-year-old midfielder joins on a three-and-a-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, reported to be between £3.5 million and £4 million, including add-ons .
Grimes, who amassed 333 appearances for Swansea since joining from Exeter City in 2015, had been a mainstay in their midfield and served as club captain since 2019 . His departure follows his expressed desire to pursue a new challenge, with Swansea respecting his wishes .
At Coventry, Grimes is expected to bring leadership and experience to a squad aiming for Championship play-off contention. Lampard praised Grimes as “one of the best midfield players in the league,” highlighting his technical ability and understanding of the game .
Grimes cited Coventry’s ambition as a key factor in his decision, stating, “The ambition of the club… that’s what I was sold on” . His debut came as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat to Leeds, but his presence is anticipated to bolster the team’s midfield strength as they push for promotion.
