Derby sign midfielder Osborn on two-year deal

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Image caption, Ben Osborn was among 10 players released by Sheffield United this summer

Derby County have made former Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn their first signing since sealing Championship promotion.

The Derby-born 29-year-old made 134 appearances over five years with Sheffield United and was released following their relegation from the Premier League last season.

He has signed a two-year contract with the Rams.

Osborn joined the Blades from Forest, where he featured 230 times and was assured cult-hero status after his first goal was a 92nd-minute winner against fierce rivals Derby at Pride Park in January 2015.

He has made a total of 364 career appearances, scoring 21 goals, bringing vital experience to Paul Warne's side.