Overview
- The 30-year-old completed a permanent move to Fratton Park on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported by multiple outlets to be around £500,000.
- Adams made 89 appearances for Derby after arriving from Cardiff in 2024 and was a key figure in their promotion from League One, serving as captain during his spell.
- Derby’s decision reflects increased midfield competition from Lewis Travis and January signing Oscar Fraulo, with the sale easing the wage bill to facilitate further incomings.
- Pompey manager John Mousinho hailed Adams as a proven Championship player who brings energy, athleticism and leadership to a midfield that has lacked a settled pairing.
- Portsmouth sit 21st in the Championship and expect Adams to bolster their survival push, while his unveiling drew lighthearted online attention over a photo showing an upside-down pen.