Youngster of Nigeria descent signs new deal with Derby County

League One membership Derby County introduced in the present day that German-Nigerian midfielder Osazee Aghatise has signed a brand new cope with the Rams.

Born in Germany, Aghatise moved to England on the age of seven and first represented Manchester United earlier than signing one other schoolboy contract with metropolis rivals Manchester Metropolis.

He later joined Stoke Metropolis after which Derby County in the summertime of 2019 as a primary yr scholar.

The 19-year-old made his skilled debut for the Rams within the third spherical of the Emirates FA Cup in opposition to Chorley in January 2021 and his Championship debut versus Millwall ten months later.

Final season, he recorded 23 appearances within the Premier League 2, scoring 5 objectives and is credited with 36 appearances for Derby County U18s within the league and FA Youth Cup, netting eight instances.

In the meantime, one other former Manchester United schoolboy of Nigerian descent, Olamide Ibrahim has been promoted to Derby County’s growth squad forward of the 2022-2023 marketing campaign.

The 18-year-old central midfielder made his senior debut in opposition to Chorley in January 2021 and has totaled 13 profession appearances within the Premier League 2.