According to Voetbal International, goalkeeper Mat Ryan is a free agent and Derby County is getting closer to signing him.
After being promoted last season, Derby County are getting ready to play in the Championship once more.
The Rams are back in the second tier having finished inside the top two last season in League One. Paul Warne’s side are now tasked with establishing themselves back in the Championship.
Ryan, 32, spent last season in the Netherlands’ top division with AZ Alkmaar. He appeared in 29 league games and 39 games overall for them, keeping 13 clean sheets. Despite being offered a new contract to stay with the Dutch team, the Australian goalkeeper is free to leave, and he has been linked to the Rams for some time. Presently, the most recent update proposes that move is near consummation with Ryan set to be another AZ Alkmaar player joining Derby Area with Kenzo Goudmijn likewise while heading to the Title.
A strong sign Ryan has an English past. He played goal for Brighton and Hove Albion for three and a half Premier League seasons before moving to Arsenal as a backup. Ryan showed up for the Seagulls and was a strong beginning choice for them for at some point.
He still has a lot to offer and would be a very good signing for a Championship club. His experience would benefit the dressing room and his quality would only help results on the pitch.
Making the right moves
Derby County will be in for a tough year, but their signings appear to be pointing them in the right direction.
Warne knows the demands of the Championship and it will be hoped he can use his past experiences to steer his side clear of any danger this season.
