Fri 15 May - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County has confirmed its retained list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship season.
Four senior members of John Eustace’s squad are to be released following the expiry of their contracts at Pride Park – Callum Elder, Ben Osborn, Jake Rooney and Andi Weimann.
Out-of-contract defender Danny Batth is in talks to extend his stay with the club, while goalkeepers Richard O’Donnell and Josh Vickers, and defender Joe Ward had all committed their futures to the club, having signed new terms during the 2025/26 season.
The club also welcomes back loanees Corey Blackett-Taylor, Dajaune Brown, Kenzo Goudmijn and Ryan Nyambe.
All departing players will leave with the club’s very best wishes for the future, alongside its thanks for their efforts.
First Team players under contract
Patrick Agyemang, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Rhian Brewster, Dajaune Brown, Matt Clarke, Owen Eames, Craig Forsyth, Oscar Fraulo, Kenzo Goudmijn, Max Johnston, Sondre Langås, Carlton Morris, Derry Murkin, Ryan Nyambe, Richard O’Donnell, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Dion Sanderson, Liam Thompson, Lewis Travis, Josh Vickers, Joe Ward, Jacob Widell Zetterström.
First Team players out of contract and not offered new terms
Callum Elder, Ben Osborn, Jake Rooney, Andi Weimann.
First Team players out of contract and in discussion over their futures
Danny Batth.
First Team players at the end of loans with the club
Jaydon Banel, Ben Brereton Díaz, Bobby Clark, David Ozoh, Sam Szmodics.
Under-21 squad players under contract
Charles Agbawodikiezu, Luke Banks, Rio Canoville, Luca Crolla, Jaydan Davidson, Tristan Gill, Isaac Gordon, Euan Griffiths, Sam Kane, Raymond Offor, Justin Oguntolu, Adisa Osayande, Johnson Osong, Harley Price, Charlie Smith, Marsel Tola, Freddie Turley, Cameron Wilson.
Under-21 squad players out of contract and not offered new terms
Dan Cox, Harry Evans, Billy Gough, Harry Hawkins, Jack Perry, Jamie Wähling, Lennon Wheeldon.
Under-21 squad players out of contract and new terms agreed
Niall McAndrew, Jerome Richards, Keilen Robinson.
Under-21 squad players out of contract and in discussion about their futures
Cruz Allen, Braidy Connell-Webster, Jack Thompson.
Under-18 squad players ending second year of scholarship and offered professional terms
Sean Corry, Alfie Friars, Khace Gordon, Israel Green, Dantel Hodges, Marley Mintus.
Under-18 squad players ending second year of scholarship and not offered professional terms
Anthony Doyle, Harvey Rees, James Ward.
Under-18 squad players beginning second year of scholarship in 2025/26
Zayne Blake, Kieran Clarke, Cristiano Dzialuk, Kacey Gill, Tom Marriott, Kacey Myers, George Stokes, Darnelle Thomas.
