Conor Coventry has won more Ireland Under-21 caps than any other player.
Former Ireland Under-21 international Conor Coventry, his country’s most capped player at the same level, is set to complete his move to Charlton Athletic within the next 24 hours, giving the midfielder much-needed game time. It should be guaranteed.
The 23-year-old has been with West Ham throughout his career, joining their academy at the age of 10 and was still a teenager when he made his first-team debut in the League Cup in 2018. He was promoted to the Premier League after three loan spells. He made his league debut at the beginning of the 2022/2023 season, making five appearances in the successful European Conference League, before being loaned out again to Rotherham United.
He signed a new contract with the Hammers 12 months ago and was hoping to force his way into the team this term, but was overlooked by David Moyes and left on the bench as Coventry drew in the FA Cup last time out. Opportunities had shown to be limited and now he is keen to move on.
Charlton have agreed a transfer fee of around £1 million with the Hammers for Coventry, and if the paperwork is cleared in time and a medical is passed, then Athletic, who are currently mid-table in League One, will play against Burton Albion on Saturday. There is a possibility that he will make his debut. Charlton had Irish underage caps Louis Watson (Derby) and James Abankwa (Udinese) on loan, but Abankwa was released after just two games and had his contract terminated early by the Italian club. Ta.
He made his first appearance at Under-21 level against Luxembourg in 2018, joining future senior international players such as Caoimhin Kelleher, Dara O’Shea and Adam Ayder, earning 28 caps for the Under-21s, a record held by Graham. defeated. Barrett.
Stephen Kenny intended to promote Coventry to the first team, but was deterred by the lack of first team football. Although a move to Charlton would mean relegation from the Premier League to the third tier, it has advanced the career of compatriot and fellow Hammer Josh Cullen, who Coventry will hope to follow in their example.
Meanwhile, Under-21 team-mate Joe Hodge admits he needs to go on loan from Wolves to further extend his career. Hodge has only played once for Wolves this season, in August, and, like Coventry, was unhappy at not being used as a sub in last week’s FA Cup third round tie.
Hodge, who is under contract at Molineux until 2027, said: “Things have not gone well due to injury and we need to bounce back.”
“I want to go out on loan. I’m talking to people and waiting to see what comes up and what options are available. I want to play at the highest level possible. I definitely want to get there as soon as possible. Of course I want to play soccer and hope something happens.