Caleb Yirenkyi’s transfer value has soared after a commendable start to his Premier Leaguecareer.
That’s according to the latest figures from the CIES Football Observatory who calculate the young midfielder to be Coventry City’s most valuable player – overtaking Sidiki Cherif.
The Sky Blues paid a reported €27 million (£23.1m) when they bought the 20-year-old from Danish outfit FC Nordsjaellland in the summer, with a further €3m (£2.5m) claimed to be potentially due for add-ons.
However, CIES reckon he has added as much £9.4m already after featuring in all ten of City’s Premier League games and starting eight.
Indeed the Ghanaian has established himself as Frank Lampard’s first choice in the middle of the park, with a decision to be made between Victor Torp, Frank Onyeka and captain Matt Grimes.
The CIES estimate that makes Yirenkyi worth between €33-39m (£27.5-£32.5m) with the youngster just three months into what was described as a ‘long-term’ contract when he signed in August.
Yirenkyi’s valuation takes into account his age profile, contract and who could potentially sign him in the future.
It’s a big boost for the club owner Doug King who has spoken extensively about generating revenue – with player sales one obvious route to helping that.
The most valuable player in the world is unsurprisingly Lamine Yamal, the Spain and Barcelona wonder-boy who CIES assess to be valued at a whopping £347m. Erling Haaland ranks second – despite being shackled by Bobby Thomas when the Sky Blues visited the Etihad earlier this season – at up to £225m.
Wolves Mateus Mané is claimed to be the Championship’s most valuable player at £45m and Thierno Barry, who proved so difficult to contain at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Friday night is valued at £47.5m.
