Joel Latibeaudiere: Coventry City sign former Swansea defender

Joel Latibeaudiere scored twice for Swansea last season

Coventry City have signed defender Joel Latibeaudiere following the expiry of his contract with Swansea City.

The Sky Blues will still have to pay an undisclosed compensation fee for the Jamaica international, thought to be about £500,000.

The 23-year-old, who has agreed a four-year deal, moved to south Wales from Manchester City in October 2020.

He made 37 appearances for Swansea last season, including the 3-3 draw at the Coventry Building Society Arena.

"Joel is a composed, ball-playing centre-half, who has experience of playing in the Championship and also internationally," said Sky Blues boss Mark Robins.

"He's a versatile defender who fits in with our style of play and is an important signing for us."

Latibeaudiere is Coventry's fifth summer signing since losing to Luton Town in the Championship play-off final at Wembley following Jay Dasilva, Ellis Simms, Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and goalkeeper Brad Collins.

Born in Doncaster, he played for England up to under-20 level before switching his international allegiance to Jamaica.

The Sky Blues start the new season with a trip to Leicester City, who were relegated from the Premier League, on 5 August.

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