Coventry City have brought in young defender Stephen Mfuni on a season-long loan from Manchester City.Mfuni becomes Frank Lampard's 11th signing since Coventry's promotion to the Premier League and will represent the Sky Blues in 2026-27.The 18-year-old joined City's academy as an eight-year-old in 2016 and made his first-team debut in January during their 10-1 FA Cup third-round win over Exeter City.Shortly after, he joined Championship side Watford on loan for the rest of the campaign, going on to make eight appearances."I feel blessed to be here; it's exciting," Mfuni, who won the FA Youth Cup with City in 2023-24, told Coventry's website.Mfuni is Cov. pic.twitter.com/QL2pHC3g5T— Coventry City (@CoventryCityFC) August 30, 2026"These are moments you dream of, and to do it with such a good team and a good squad, I'm looking forward to it."I spoke to the gaffer; he wants me to show what I normally do on the pitch, whether I'm at left-back or centre-back, and for me to keep being me and do what I do."It feels good and feels like somewhere I can be at home. I'm looking forward to seeing the fans and for them to see why I'm here."Mfuni, who can play at centre-back or left-back, has also represented England from Under-16 to Under-19 level.Coventry have begun life back in the Premier League with back-to-back defeats, and face Manchester City in their next top-flight match.The post Coventry sign young defender Mfuni on loan from Man City appeared first on SoccerNews.