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Ryan Hedges joins Derby County on free transfer from Blackburn

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Ryan Hedges joins Derby County on free transfer from Blackburn
Summary

Ryan Hedges has signed a one-year deal with Derby County, reuniting with manager John Eustace after leaving Blackburn Rovers on a free transfer. The 31-year-old winger had a four-year tenure at Blackburn and previously played under Eustace from 2024 to 2025. Hedges began pre-season training with Derby last month and participated in friendly matches against Alfreton Town and SC Freiburg. He becomes the sixth summer signing for the club, which is looking to strengthen its squad as the new season approaches.

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  • •Hedges reunites with Eustace at Derby County.
  • •Signed a one-year contract with an option for another year.
  • •Left Blackburn Rovers after four years when his contract expired.
  • •Participated in recent pre-season friendlies for Derby.
  • •This transfer marks Derby's sixth signing of the summer.
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  • 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Rovers winger Hedges reunited with Eustace at Derby
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Ryan Hedges is reunited with John Eustace at Derby County after joining on a free transfer from Blackburn Rovers.

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