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Derby sign former Norwich centre-back Shane Duffy on free transfer
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Republic of Ireland international Duffy joins Derby County on a free transfer after two weeks of training with the club.
Derby County have signed former Norwich City centre-back Shane Duffy on a free transfer. The Republic of Ireland international has been training with the club for two weeks and will sign a short-term contract. The move comes as Derby deal with a severe injury crisis in their defensive ranks.
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S. Duffy
Derby CountyDone deal
34-year-old centre-back joins Championship side on two-month deal after trial, available for Millwall trip.
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UK timesConfirmed3 reports from 3 outlets. First reported by John Percy, 11:00.
- BBC Sport
- John Percy
- talkSPORT
- Defender Duffy joins Derby on a free transferBBC Sport
- Shane Duffy lands surprise return to football at injury-stricken Championship clubtalkSPORT
- Derby sign former Norwich centre-back Shane Duffy on free transferJohn PercyThis article
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