‘Best place to kick-start my career’ – Crystal Palace midfielder explains Derby loan move
Crystal Palace midfielder David Ozoh says Derby County is the best place to kick-start his career in his first senior loan spell away from Selhurst Park.
The 19-year-old made 13 appearances for the Eagles at senior level and registered nine Premier League outings as a substitute last season.
Plymouth wanted to take Ozoh on loan and Luton wanted to buy the midfielder permanently this summer.
The Hatters were also open to a loan deal.
Derby confirmed on Wednesday that Ozoh had penned a season-long loan deal at Pride Park.
He told Derby’s website: “This is a big club with a big history as well. I felt like this was the best place to kick-start my career.
“He (Paul Warne) is a good gaffer. From the first time I spoke to him, he just made me feel welcome and he spoke to my family. I thought this is the place to be.
“I told my agent straight away that this is a club I wanted to join, and he made me feel really welcome here.
“I played a couple of games last season and was on the bench a bit too. But that can get a bit frustrating, so I thought I should go out and get some games. So, I’m really happy to be here.”
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