Coventry City have swooped to sign Gustavo Hamer as they begin to put plans in place for a return to the Championship in the 2020/21 campaign.

Whilst the 2019/20 League One play-offs will begin this evening and the Championship will resume, Coventry have a head start in terms of their recruitment, knowing they will be back playing in the second-tier next season.

And, today they have announced the arrival of Hamer from PEC Zwolle for an undisclosed fee.

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The 23-year-old has been handed a three-year deal and becomes Mark Robins’ first signing as the Sky Blues prepare for a return to the Championship.

In 25 appearances in the Eredivisie last season, the midfielder struck four goals, with his influence one the side shining through.

Robins has described Hamer as a ‘creative’ ‘two-footed’ midfielder, whilst also citing his excitement at working with the 23-year-old.

That excitement stems to the supporters as well, with many delighted with this transfer news over on Twitter.

With that in mind, we dive into some of that reaction…