Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane has signed for EFL League One outfit Derby County. PIC: Sportsfile
Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane has signed for EFL League One outfit Derby County.
We are thrilled to confirm the signing of Republic of Ireland international midfielder @ConorHourihane on a two-year deal
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) July 6, 2022
Give him a warm welcome, #dcfcfans! #DCFC
The 31-year-old, who was released by Aston Villa, joins the Rams on a two-year deal after having loan spells at Swansea City and Sheffield United in recent times.
Hourihane has appeared 35 for the Boys in Green to date - making his debut in 2017.
"At my age now, I wanted something that would excite me, something I could be a big part of," the central midfielder told Rams TV.
"I feel like it's an exciting time now for the club. I have worked my way to achieve what I have achieved in my career, it's all about hard work, rising to challenges and I am excited for it."
Former Irish international David McGoldrick has also signed for Derby County.
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