They paid far too much” – Pundit blames Coventry City for €35m midfielder
“They paid far too much” – Pundit blames Coventry City for €35m midfielder who is not good enough for top flight football
Coventry City’s ambitious summer spending has come under fire after a prominent pundit slammed the club for paying €35 million on a midfielder he believes is “nowhere near good enough” for top-flight football.
The Sky Blues stunned many when they broke their transfer record to land the highly-rated talent, signalling their intent to compete with the league’s biggest sides. But so far, the big-money signing has failed to make the desired impact, struggling with consistency and influence in key matches.
Speaking on a live football broadcast, the pundit pulled no punches:
“They paid far too much. €35m for a midfielder who can’t dominate games at the top level? That’s a shocking bit of business. Coventry needed someone who could take them forward, but instead, they’ve overspent on a player who looks ordinary. Waste of money, plain and simple.”
The comments have sparked heated debate among fans. Some agree the fee was excessive, while others believe patience is needed as the midfielder adjusts to the pace and demands of the Premier League.
For Coventry’s management, the pressure is mounting. With expectations higher than ever, the midfielder’s performances in the coming weeks could decide whether he’s remembered as a cornerstone of their rise—or one of the costliest mistakes in the club’s history.
