Transfer: ‘He was frustrated’ – Lampard reveals why Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest for Coventry City

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard disclosed the reason why Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest for the Sky Blues. According to Lampard, Awoniyi was frustrated due to a lack of game time at Forest and was looking for consistent playing opportunities. The Nigerian international bolstered his reputation during Forest’s final six games of the season, contributing three goals and two assists.

Speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of Coventry’s Premier League match against Arsenal, Lampard praised Awoniyi’s skills, particularly his impressive performance against Chelsea while Lampard was in charge of Chelsea. “I have always regarded him as a significant threat when I was at Chelsea,” Lampard said. The newly promoted club recruited Awoniyi due to his Premier League experience, highlighting his power and strength, which can help the team hold the ball up.

Lampard added that the Nigerian striker joined Coventry in search of regular playing time, expressing that they are excited to have him on their roster, and that they are aware of his motivation to secure more playing minutes. Awoniyi, however, struggled during his time at Forest, having to share the ball with more established forwards Chris Wood and Brazilian forward Igor Jesus.