"We wouldn't have just spent money in the January window on something that is just going to tick us over. It was either going to be something for the long term, or something for the here and now that could be a perceived game-changer in that position. Sammie is the here and now. He's worked with John before, who has got the best out of him and we really hope that can happen again."
"The Republic of Ireland international, who has signed on loan until the end of the season, is the highest-profile capture in an astonishing recruitment drive with Derby bringing in 17 players across the past two transfer windows. Since last season there has been a total of 36 player movements at Pride Park, with 19 departures underpinning the evolution of a side that only escaped relegation on the final day last season to become a play-off hopeful this term under head coach John Eustace."
Derby County signed forward Sammie Szmodics on loan until the end of the season to add attacking depth and goal threat. Szmodics was the Championship top scorer in 2023-24 while at Blackburn and previously worked with head coach John Eustace. Derby have brought in 17 players across the past two transfer windows and registered 36 player movements since last season, including 19 departures, as the squad has been reshaped. The club narrowly avoided relegation on the final day last season and has since emerged as a play-off hopeful. Ownership and recruitment changes followed a period in administration less than four years ago.
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