Colin Kazim-Richards sends message to Derby County supporters following departure

Derby County have announced the departure of Colin Kazim-Richards following the expiration of his contract this summer. 

The 35-year-old has been with the Rams for two seasons after joining on a free from Pachuca in 2020.

The forward leaves Pride Park with 63 appearances and 12 goals under his belt in all competitions and despite missing some of last season due to injury, is a firm favourite at the club.

Despite his best efforts, Kazim-Richards and his side were unable to beat the drop to League One after starting the season with a points deduction.

However, the player is leaving with only good things to say as he took to Twitter to send a message to the fans that read: “To the supporters, it’s been a rollercoaster through no fault of your own. I am very relieved and happy that you all still have your club to support, it’s the very least you deserve you have been uplifting. As you all know there have been a few goodbyes for me over the years, yet only one or two departures have had the impact on me that leaving you all and some of the truly fantastic people I have worked with at this club will have on me.

“I want to send a heartfelt thank you to every supporter who stood for me and even the few who may not of. Despite my departure I believe I achieved more than anyone (except myself) believed I could during my time with you. None of it would of been possible without the help of some brilliantly wonderful people who I cannot leave without mentioning.

“The pitch and the stadium is where everything is celebrated, but the real work is done by the many wonderful people behind the scenes and back at the training center. People who don’t often get a mention. People like Simon (maintenance) who helped with everything from the