Charlton Athletic midfielder Conor Coventry is adamant that his contractual situation is not any kind of distraction.
Tomorrow the 26-year-old is set to make his first return to the London Stadium since his January 2024 transfer from West Ham United to SE7.
Coventry has clocked up 112 appearances for the Addicks, fully vindicating the decision to quit the east Londoners in search of more regular football.
Conor Coventry/Picture: Keith Gillard
His current deal is due to end next summer but the Waltham Forest-born player told South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition that it is not anywhere near the forefront of his mind.
“I haven’t thought about it too much,” he said. “I’m loving my time here and hoping it continues.
“I’m just focusing on playing, really. I’m not bothered that it is running out. I just want to be ready – play every game and play every week.”
The midfield dynamic has changed in more ways than one. Club captain Greg Docherty was not in the matchday squad for last weekend’s 2-1 victory over Derby County, an indication of the squad depth at the disposal of boss Nathan Jones.
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