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Nigerian international has signed a short-term contract with Frank Lampard's men after successful trials
Efe Ambrose joined the Derby County team as a free agent until the end of the season.
The 30-year-old defender left Hibernian in January on a joint agreement to end his two-year stay with the Hibs.
Before his departure, Ambrose played 59 league games with the Easter Road team, winning the 2017 Scottish Championship trophy.
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The former Celtic player was the subject of a lawsuit with the Rams before signing a short-term contract. He is looking to help Frank Lampard's men qualify for the Premier League.
"I had other offers from abroad, so when my agent called me and told me that Derby was interested and that they had made us a offer, with Lampard, I said that there was no second choice, "Ambrose said.
"This should be the first choice because for me, I know Lampard since he's at Chelsea as a player, and he's my hero and someone I've always loved to watch play at. soccer.
"It's a legend, so when he told me about Derby and Lampard, I always watched the championship and knew pbadion.
"Every player wants to score and I want to do my best to give back to the club. All I can do to be sure that we are in the top six, during the play-offs or, as the coaches said, the automatic promotion, which is best to put in the top six. mind of the players.
"We're aiming for the top two places to get the automatic ticket, so once you remember it's a challenge and it's not impossible. In the Championship, everyone is equal to everyone.
"Anyone can beat anybody when you're at your best, so
"I know it's a very busy time playing every weekend and that's the challenge I love. It's a competitive football that I like, so I do not have a problem with that. I want to prove myself and make sure I trust him, and that's why I'm here. "
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Ambrose could make his debut for Derby when they face Brighton and Hove Albion at Saturday's FA Cup game.
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