Revelation emerges on Derby County player after departure sealed

Derby County would have had an option to extend Festy Ebosele’s contract if he had made a certain number of appearances this term, as per a report from The Athletic.

The 19-year-old signed a pre-contract agreement with Serie A outfit Udinese earlier this week with his existing terms at Pride Park coming to an end in the summer, a cruel blow to Wayne Rooney’s men who have now lost another one of their big talents.

Not only is Ebosele leaving in the summer – but Luke Plange and Dylan Williams both left the club during the January transfer window as the club’s administrators look to keep the second-tier side afloat financially.

Ebosele’s departure looks set to be an even bigger blow than Williams’, with the former making 30 league appearances so far this term and stepping up admirably with the likes of Patrick Roberts, Florian Jozefzoon and Jordon Ibe all leaving the club last summer.

With Kamil Jozwiak also sealing a move away from the East Midlands, linking up with MLS outfit Charlotte earlier this month, the teenager looks set to continue being a key figure for the Rams between now and the end of the season.

Able to operate both as a winger and a full-back, his presence could have been vital from next season too with the club likely to be working under strict financial restrictions for the foreseeable future – but his future is now secured in Italy after signing a five-year contract with his new side.

He could have seen his stay at Pride Park extended if he had made a certain number of appearances – but this opportunity is now gone with the relegation battlers needing to replace the teenager when the summer comes along.

The Verdict:

This must be a real source of frustration for Darren Wassall who has seen many of these