Frank Lampard, 48, has signed a new contract to remain manager of Coventry City until 2029, the club announced today[June 30]. [1, 2]
Lampard took over Coventry City in November 2024 when the team was 17th in the Championship, replacing Mark Robins. [3, 1, 2] He quickly turned their season around, guiding them to the Championship playoffs in his first year, although they lost to Sunderland in the semi-finals. [3]
In the 2025-26 season, Lampard led Coventry to their best league campaign ever with 28 wins, claiming the Championship title and securing promotion to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years. [3, 1, 2]
Coventry City's forthcoming Premier League campaign begins on August 21 against defending champions Arsenal. [3, 1, 2]
Lampard, who previously managed Derby County, Chelsea (twice), and Everton, attracted interest from other clubs including Fulham before agreeing to the new long-term deal at Coventry. [3]
"After the incredible work of everybody to get promoted and win the Championship, it was important to enjoy the moment, and we certainly did as a city," Lampard said. "Our job then as staff, and for the players of course, is to firstly recharge but also focus on what we want to do and what we need to for next season. There's a lot of work to do on and off the pitch as a football club, so those things have been ongoing. I'm looking forward to getting back with the players, to see them all and get ready for the new season." [3]
Lampard’s contract extension aims to provide stability as Coventry prepares for the challenges of Premier League football beginning this August.
