Coventry City bring Gustavo Hamer back from Sheffield United
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Coventry City have re-signed midfielder Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee. The 29-year-old returns three years after leaving the Sky Blues, strengthening Coventry’s midfield with a player who was previously a key figure and popular with supporters.
Hamer scored 19 goals in 132 appearances during his first spell at Coventry and was named the club’s Player of the Year in 2021-22. At Sheffield United, he recorded 22 goals and 29 assists in 123 matches across all competitions, including a season in the Premier League in 2023-24; he said he hopes to repay Coventry fans with goals, assists and full commitment.
- Coventry City re-sign Gustavo Hamer from Sheffield United.
- The 29-year-old joins on a long-term deal.
- Hamer returns after strong spells at both clubs.
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Coventry City are a Championship football club based in the West Midlands. Gustavo Hamer is a Brazilian-born midfielder who previously played for them between 2020 and 2023, before moving to Sheffield United, another English club competing at a similar level. He has now signed for Coventry again on a long-term contract.
Hamer built his reputation in England during his first spell at Coventry, where he was voted the club's Player of the Year in the 2021-22 season. He then spent time at Sheffield United, where his form helped the team reach the Premier League, English football's top division, for the 2023-24 season, before their relegation back down.
The move matters to Coventry City supporters because Hamer is regarded as one of the more talented midfielders to have played for the club in recent years, and his return is seen as a boost to the squad as they look to compete for promotion from the Championship.
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Originally published by BBC Sport as “Hamer rejoins Coventry City on ‘long-term’ deal”.