Keogh is manager Boothroyd's fourth signing

Coventry City defender Richard Keogh says new manager Aidy Boothroyd was a major factor in his decision to join the Championship club.

The 23-year-old officially joins the Sky Blues on 1 July having spent the last couple of seasons at Carlisle.

Keogh told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "He's very infectious.

"I feel at this stage of my career he's the manager who can help me move forward as a player and that's why I've signed," he added.

Coventry will begin their 10th season outside of the Premier League when they kick-off the new campaign against Portsmouth at the Ricoh Arena in August.

And while he refused to set any targets, Keogh feels the club has the potential to return to the top flight.

"When the manager showed me round I was taken aback by how big the stadium is and how big the club actually is.

"Coventry's got a great history of being in the Premier League and after looking around the facilities I know exactly where the club should be."

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