Loum Tchaouna joins Coventry City on five-year deal

Published Jul 11, 06:24 PM UTC

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French winger Loum Tchaouna, 22, has signed a five-year contract with newly promoted Premier League club Coventry City, moving from Burnley. The transfer fee was undisclosed. Tchaouna, a ten-time France U21 international, spent one season at Burnley, recording three goals and one assist in 32 appearances as the club was relegated to the Championship. He previously played for Strasbourg, Rennes, Dijon, Salernitana, and Lazio Rome. At Coventry, he will be coached by Frank Lampard. Tchaouna expressed ambition for the new chapter, stating he will bring energy, determination, and leadership, citing his experience across Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Premier League.

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By Sasha Nahon Updated: July 11, 2026 — 20:22

Loum Tchaouna is changing clubs but staying in the Premier League. The 22-year-old French winger officially signed a five-year contract this Saturday with Coventry City, recently promoted to the English top flight, where he will be coached by Frank Lampard. The transfer fee was not disclosed.

A ten-time French U21 international, Tchaouna leaves Burnley after a single season marked by the club's relegation to the Championship. Despite the team's struggles, he recorded a personal best of three goals and one assist in 32 appearances.

"Welcome to the City, Loum. 💎" — Coventry City (@Coventry_City), July 11, 2026

Career Path

Tchaouna was trained at Strasbourg and later at Rennes, where he made his professional debut before a loan spell at Dijon. He continued his development in Italy with Salernitana and then Lazio Rome, before joining Burnley in the summer of 2025.

Player's Ambition

In the statement released by Coventry, the Frenchman expressed ambition for this new chapter:

"I will bring my energy, determination, and leadership to the team. I have played in Ligue 1, Serie A, and now the Premier League, the best league in the world, so I have a lot of experience for my young age."

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Original headline: Loum Tchaouna rejoint Coventry City

Original language: FR

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Coventry City signs Loum Tchaouna from Burnley for £20 million

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