Australian winger Raphael signs for Coventry City

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Image caption, Raphael came through Melbourne City's academy

Coventry City have signed winger Raphael Borges Rodrigues from Australian A-League side Macarthur on a four-year deal.

The 20-year-old scored six goals in 33 appearances for the South Western Sydney club after joining them from top-flight rivals Melbourne City in July 2023.

The Netherlands-born Australia Under-23s international, known as Raphael, is Coventry's first summer signing.

"He is a talented and athletic winger who has just enjoyed an impressive 2023-24 campaign," said Sky Blues boss Mark Robins.

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Coventry, who were beaten by Manchester United on penalties in the FA Cup semi-finals, finished ninth in the Championship.