Coventry City haven’t even been a Premier League for 24 hours and they have already made their first signing.It has been 25 years since the Sky Blues last played in the top-flight, but with promotion secured following Friday’s 1-1 draw at Blackburn, Frank Onyeka has joined the club permanently.Frank Lampard’s side bounced back from play-off heartbreak last year to win promotionGettyThe midfielder joined Coventry at the end of the winter transfer window from Brentford on loan until the end of the season.As part of the conditions of the deal, if Coventry were promoted to the Premier League, they were obligated to sign Onyeka permanently.It’s unclear what the fee is, but the 43-cap Nigeria international has played a key role for Frank Lampard‘s men in the closing stages of the Championship campaign.He’s made 12 appearances for Coventry – starting on 11 occasions – with his only goal coming in the 3-2 win over Derby earlier this month.The Sky Blues are yet to confirm the deal, but they did announce Onyeka’s temporary spell would be turned into a permanent stay when they announced his loan signing.They said: “Frank Onyeka has joined Sky Bet Championship club Coventry City on loan for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.“The deal includes an obligation to make the move permanent should the Sky Blues secure promotion to the Premier League this campaign.”Famous nightCoventry’s 1-1 draw with Blackburn at Ewood Park was enough for the Sky Blues to win promotion.A goal from Bobby Thomas sent 7,000 Coventry fans absolutely wild, with the celebrations continuing well after the full-time whistle.And it proved to be an emotional moment for Lampard, who held tears back after the contest.Onyeka will be part of the Coventry squad next yearGettyCoventry will be playing Premier League football next season for the first time since 2001GettyHe said: “We weren’t at our fluid best but the quality of the ball in and the power of the header.“We had to see it out and we didn’t know whether to attack.“This is what it’s about. Coming here and getting a point at this stage isn’t easy. For doing this after 25 years… Wow. Wow.“I’m proud of myself and the staff. We came into a bit of an unknown 15 months ago when we arrived in a people carrier.“We’ve fallen in love and this is right up there with what I have achieved. I’m very proud to be the manager.”Coventry will now be setting their sights on sealing the Championship title – needing just one more win from their last three games.