Matt Grimes: ‘Nothing much I can say’ about fan reaction – Swansea City boss Vitor Matos

Grimes joined Swansea, who were then a Premier League side, from Exeter City in 2015 for £1.75m.

Though his impact was limited during the club’s spell in the top flight, the midfielder established himself as a key figure following their relegation from the top flight in 2018.

Grimes was a regular in the second tier, going on to make 333 Swansea appearances and captaining the club for five-and-a-half seasons before leaving for Coventry.

His exit came despite the fact that he had signed a new contract in August 2023, with Coventry – who were only four points above Swansea in the second tier at the time – getting their man after a third bid was accepted.