Sam Szmodics rejoins Derby County on loan from Ipswich Town
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 9:17 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Sam Szmodics has returned to Derby County from Ipswich Town on a season-long loan. The 30-year-old forward previously played for Derby, scoring three goals in 13 appearances last season. His transfer includes an obligation for Derby to buy him after the 2026-27 season based on appearances, with a fee expected around £2.7 million. Szmodics expressed his desire to help Derby achieve promotion to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Derby midfielder Liam Thompson is reportedly close to a transfer to Mansfield Town.
- •Szmodics scored five goals in 39 matches for Ipswich.
- •He previously had a successful season under Derby’s coach John Eustace.
- •Derby fell short of the Championship play-offs last season.
- •Thompson has one year left on his contract before a potential move to Mansfield.
- 9:17 AMYahoo Sports — Szmodics rejoins Derby on loan from Ipswich Town
"Sam Szmodics returns to Derby County from Ipswich Town after a loan spell with the Rams last season.
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