Derby County’s newest signing, Patrick Agyemang, didn’t hold back when asked to sum up his excitement about joining the Rams. In an exclusive chat with the club’s official outlets, the 24‑year‑old U.S. international was brimming with optimism, firmly setting the tone for what he hopes to bring to Pride Park.
“It is exciting to be here. I have been hearing good things about the club and fans and I want to be part of something special,” Agyemang declared, his passion evident as he spoke of Windsor Park’s renowned atmosphere.
He continued, unveiling his mindset ahead of the demanding Championship campaign:
“This is a project I am excited to be a part of. I always wanted to take that next step and to better my career… I’m going to give everything I have got and fight for the opportunities to come along,” he added.
That next step comes hard on the heels of his MLS story with Charlotte FC. The forward scored 17 goals over 59 regular-season appearances since 2023, and 22 goals in 72 matches across all competitions . His rise was meteoric—going from the 12th pick in the 2023 SuperDraft to becoming Charlotte’s second-highest scorer, also notching 5 goals in 12 senior caps for the U.S.
Yet the headline move comes with a health caveat: Derby have confirmed Agyemang will undergo hernia surgery and is set to miss the early portion of their 2025–26 campaign . Still, he remains undeterred, fully embracing the challenge ahead.
Derby’s fans will recognize the significance of this record-breaking transfer. The club reportedly splashed around £7–8 million, their biggest splurge since narrowly avoiding relegation from the Championship last term . With such investment comes expectation, and Agyemang is acutely aware of that:
“There will be adjustments to be made but I am confident I can do that… I am very excited to get out in front of the fans. It looks a great atmosphere when the ground is packed,” he enthused.
His style—a powerful, high-energy forward with proven goal threat—already drew plaudits from American football legend Tim Howard, who labelled him a “game-changer who makes things happen” . Howard’s endorsement underscored what Derby’s management also believe: Agyemang brings the physicality, pace, and intensity the Rams need to push up the table.
Upon completion of his rehabilitation, Derby expect Agyemang to slot straight into a frontline partnership under new manager John Eustace—someone they see as pivotal in their bid to climb back up the Championship standings.
Agyemang’s arrival arrives at a pivotal moment. Derby County are betting big—on a player brimming with ambition and readiness to translate his rising reputation into tangible success on the pitch.
