Coventry sign defender Pinnock from Brentford

Coventry City have secured the services of defender Ethan Pinnock from Brentford in a reported £6m deal. The Jamaican centre-back, 33, began his career at Barnsley in 2019, earning 216 appearances and netting 12 goals for the Bees before the final year of his contract expired. Pinnock expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Sky Blues, stating, "I'm really excited to join Coventry City and continue my footballing journey with this great club."

He added, "After 25 years, the club are back in the Premier League, and I know how much it must mean to everyone involved. I can't wait to be part of it."

Pinnock played a crucial role in Brentford's promotion to the Premier League, but he has fallen out of the starting XI, making just eight appearances in all competitions last season. His arrival at Coventry follows the signing of former teammate Frank Onyeka, marking the club's second defensive reinforcement this summer. Coventry City has invested over £100m in new signings this summer, with Pinnock becoming their 10th addition and second defender since July's signing of Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt.