Derby County have officially announced their retained list following the end of the Championship season.
The Rams pulled off a great escape under John Eustace after Derby made the decision to sack Paul Warne earlier in the year
As they prepare for another year in the Championship, there’s already preparations behind the scenes as Derby line up a move for Kamil Conteh – who once compared himself to Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
News of a move for Conteh explains why the Rams have released one star who only joined the club two months ago.
Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images
Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images
Jeff Hendrick one of eight players released by Derby County
Jeff Hendrick returned to the club where it all began to help them in the final few weeks of the season.
The former Newcastle United midfielder was signed on a short-term deal, but didn’t make a single appearance.
As well as Hendrick, seven others have departed Pride Park, including four from their League One-promotion winning squad.
Former Stoke City defender Erik Pieters is also leaving, as well as Kemar Roofe, formerly of Leeds United and Oxford United.
Derby County squad for the 2025/26 season
Now that Derby have confirmed which players are leaving and who has been offered terms to remain in the East Midlands, Eustace’s squad is beginning to take shape ahead of the 25/26 campaign.
Ebou Adams Ryan Nyambe
Corey Blackett-Taylor Ben Osborn
Dajaune Brown Jake Rooney
Matt Clarke Lars Jorgen-Salvesen
Callum Elder Josh Vickers
Kenzo Goudmijn Joe Ward
Kayden Jackson Kane Wilson
Sondre Langas Jacob Widell Zetterstrom
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Curtis Nelson
Craig Forsyth and Liam Thompson are the only two players to remain in discussions about extending their contract with the club.