
Coventry City fill goalkeeper vacancy as talent steps up
Coventry City transfer news from CoventryLive as the Sky Blues move to strengthen the club’s development squad with the signing of a new goalkeeper
Coventry City have strengthened their Under-21s squad with the signing of Fulham goalkeeper Oscar Varney on a free transfer.
The 18-year-old was one of 13 players released by the Premier League club this summer but the player has impressed Sky Blues coaches to earn a two year deal at the CBS Arena.
City let go development stopper Cian Tyler themselves during the close season, while fellow goalkeeper Luke Bell steps up and has been training with Frank Lampard’s first team during pre-season.
A club statement read: “We are delighted to confirm the arrival of goalkeeper Oscar Varney.
“The 18-year-old will link-up with Coventry City’s Under-21s side, as he puts pen-to-paper on a two-year deal, following his departure from Premier League side Fulham.
“The shot-stopper has risen through the ranks in West London, having spent several years in the academy of the Cottagers.
“Varney’s move to the Sky Blues sees the ‘keeper sign his first professional contract, following the conclusion of his scholarship with Fulham.
“Oscar will now begin work with Mark Delaney’s Under-21s side, ahead of the Professional Development League commencing.”
After signing a scholarship deal in the summer of 2023, Varney made his U21 debut in October 2023, going on as a late substitute in a 4-0 victory over Leicester City in a Premier League Cup match and, in doing so, he became the first Fulham player to play for the U21 squad before making an appearance for the U18 squad.
Nearly five months later he made his U18 debut when keeping a clean sheet in a 5-0 win over Norwich City U18 at Motspur Park.