Ghana striker Brandon Thomas-Asante joins Coventry City on four-year deal

Ghanaian striker Brandon Thomas-Asante has made a move to Coventry City from Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion.

The 25-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Sky Blues, marking him as the club's fifth summer signing. The transfer fee has not been disclosed.

Thomas-Asante’s departure from West Brom follows other exits from their Championship play-off semi-final squad, including Conor Townsend's £750,000 transfer to Ipswich Town and Matt Phillips’ move to Oxford United.

He initially joined West Brom from Salford City on the August 2022 transfer deadline day.

During his time with Albion, Thomas-Asante scored nine goals in all competitions in his first season and added another 11 goals in the Championship during the 2023-24 campaign, including one against Coventry City.

Coventry City manager Mark Robins expressed his enthusiasm about the signing, stating, “We’re excited to welcome Brandon to Coventry City.

He is a powerful and pacy striker with a proven goalscoring pedigree at this level, plus a great attitude and work-rate. Brandon’s ability to play across the front line will further strengthen our attacking options.

We look forward to working with him.”

Hull City was also reportedly interested in Thomas-Asante, with former Ghana assistant coach George Boateng playing a significant role in their pursuit.

Thomas-Asante earned his first cap for Ghana in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic in June.