Coventry sign Brighton goalkeeper Rushworth after loan

What the report says

Coventry City have completed a permanent move for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton & Hove Albion after his loan spell at the CBS Arena, according to BBC Sport. The 25-year-old has signed a long-term contract, though neither club has disclosed the fee or the length of the deal. The report says the transfer is being described elsewhere as a club-record deal, but that figure has not been confirmed publicly by the clubs.

Rushworth was a regular for Coventry last season, playing in all 46 league matches as they won the Championship and returned to the Premier League after a 25-year absence. He kept 17 clean sheets during that campaign and was later named the division’s Golden Glove winner for 2025-26, reflecting his impact over the season. The BBC report says he is now back with Coventry on a full-time basis after a successful loan.

Rushworth said he was pleased the move had been completed and described the club as one he enjoyed being part of. Coventry manager Frank Lampard praised him as a strong professional and said he made a major contribution to the promotion push. For context, Rushworth joined Brighton from Halifax Town in 2019 but did not make a senior appearance for Brighton, spending time on loan at six different clubs over seven years.