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French winger Loum Tchaouna, 22, has signed a five-year contract with Coventry City, who won the Championship and earned promotion to the Premier League. The transfer from Burnley, who were relegated to the Championship after finishing 19th, was completed on Saturday. Tchaouna, a French youth international with 10 caps and 1 goal, joined Burnley from Lazio Rome just one year ago. Last season, he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 32 matches for Burnley. His career includes stints at Strasbourg, Rennes, Dijon, Salernitana, and Lazio. He will play under manager Frank Lampard at Coventry. The transfer fee was not disclosed. Tchaouna expressed confidence in bringing energy, determination, and leadership to his new team, citing experience across Ligue 1, Serie A, and now the Premier League.
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Loum Tchaouna has secured a move within the Premier League, signing for Coventry City on a five-year contract. The 22-year-old French youth international (10 caps, 1 goal) completed the transfer on Saturday and will play under manager Frank Lampard. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.
Coventry City won the Championship last season and will compete in the English top flight this campaign.
Departure from Burnley
Tchaouna leaves Burnley, who finished 19th in the Premier League and were relegated to the Championship. He arrived at Burnley just one year ago from Lazio Rome. Last season, he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 32 matches.
Career Background
Tchaouna was trained at Strasbourg and Rennes, where he made 10 appearances. Rennes loaned him to Dijon, where he played 27 matches, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists. He joined Salernitana in 2023, recording 6 goals and 3 assists in 35 matches, before moving to Lazio the following season, where he scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 32 appearances.
Player's Statement
"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," the winger said in his new club's statement.
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Coventry City signs Loum Tchaouna from Burnley for £20 million