Derby County’s Under-21s have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland youth international Freddie Turley from League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers.
The 18-year-old impressed after joining League of Ireland First Division outfit Bray Wanderers on loan in January of this year, making 22 league appearances and a further three in the Leinster Senior Cup.
Turley, who has joined the Rams on a three-year deal until 2027, played for Shamrock Rovers in the Leinster Senior Cup, as well as turning out in the UEFA Youth League.
A versatile player, Turley can play all through the middle of the park and has experience on the wing and at full-back and will be looking to bring these qualities to Jake Buxton’s Under-21 side.
Turley has international experience, having risen through the youth ranks in the Republic of Ireland setup, playing at Under-16 through to Under-19 level.
He also made three appearances as a right full-back during last year’s UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Turley is the fifth addition to the Under-21s this summer following the arrivals of Morten Spencer, Alex Stepien-Iwumene, Jerome Richards and Emmanuel Ilesanmi.
In addition, several players have stepped up from the Under-18s squad to become permanent members of the Under-21s group.
