Exclusive: In-form Coventry City star opens up on summer transfer interest, what next
Matty Godden, Coventry City striker, has confirmed that he was aware of interest in his services over the summer, but the situation was quickly sorted out after talks with Coventry. The 32-year-old had been the subject of speculation over his future over the summer, with the club having paid big fees to secure the services of Ellis Simms, Haji Wright, and others. It was thought that Godden could be one of the players to be pushed out of the first team under new manager Mark Robins, but with just three goals in his last five Championship games and four in his last six in all competitions, he has proved to be a valuable player for Coventry City. There was some interest in Godden over the summer, however, with Derby County, Ipswich Town, and QPR all being mentioned as potential admirers..
Now, speaking to Coventry Live, Godden has been quizzed on the interest in his services. The ex-Peterborough United and Stevenage man confirmed he was aware of the attention he was drawing, but talks with the club quickly swept aside any concerns. He said:
“Yeah, but at the end of the day that’s part of football.
“I was coming into the last year of my contract and there’s always going to be talk around players who are in that situation. But when the talks had started with the football club it was a matter of days before it was sorted, so that was all just brushed under the carpet and that was that.”
Here to stay
Godden’s deal was running out so amid the summer transfer interest, the club moved quickly to tie him down to a new deal. He signed for two years, keeping him onboard until 2025.
His early-season form has showed just what he’s still capable of at this level. Seeing him find this form at another club wouldn’t been a sore one for Coventry and manager Robins, so all parties involved will have been grateful for the new contract agreement.
While big-money signings Simms and Wright take a bit of time to get accustomed to life with Coventry City, the hope will be that Godden can maintain this momentum and keep chipping in with important goals for Robins.
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