Derby County has announced the departure of Danny Batth, with the centre-back's contract expiring. Batth joined the Rams last summer to reunite with John Eustace, but injuries limited him to just seven league starts.

What happened?

The 35-year-old defender had been in negotiations with Derby County over a potential new deal, but no agreement was reached.

Why it matters for Derby County

Batth's departure follows the exit of Andi Weimann, who was released by the club at the end of last season. Weimann made five starts in the Championship before joining Rapid Vienna on loan.

Current context

As of 01 Jul 2026, Derby County stands 8th in the Championship with 69 points from 46 games, having scored 67 goals and conceded 59. The team is 26 points behind leaders Coventry.

CategoryValue
League standing8th
Points69
Goals scored67
Goals conceded59
Recent formLWLWL

The Rams will look to rebuild their squad ahead of the new season, with several ex-Blackburn Rovers players still in the team, including Lewis Travis, Dion Sanderson, and Ryan Nyambe.