Overview

• Batth signed a one-year contract at Derby County after turning down a new deal at Blackburn Rovers.
• He becomes the Rams’ second summer signing following striker Carlton Morris.
• The 34-year-old featured in 41 matches for Blackburn last season and won the Championship title with Wolves in 2018/19.
• His arrival reunites him with head coach John Eustace as Derby strengthen their backline after last season’s narrow escape from relegation.
• Andi Weimann is expected to join next from Blackburn, continuing Derby’s focused summer recruitment drive.