September 2 2026

David Ozoh

David Ozoh has completed a permanent move to Championship side Derby County, bringing his 13-year association with the Eagles to an end.

Ozoh joined Palace's Academy at the age of eight and progressed through the youth ranks before signing his first professional contract in August 2022.

The midfielder made his senior debut as a substitute against Newcastle United in January 2023, becoming Palace's youngest-ever Premier League player at the time. He went on to make 13 first-team appearances for the Eagles and was named the club's Under-21 Player of the Season.

Ozoh was also part of the Palace Under-21 side which beat Jong PSV to win the Premier League International Cup at Selhurst Park during the 2023/24 campaign.

The 21-year-old has spent the past two seasons on loan with Derby, making 47 appearances across his two spells at Pride Park and helping the Rams challenge for the Championship play-offs last season.

Having spent the majority of his career in South London, Ozoh will now continue his development at a club he already knows well after making his move to Derby permanent.

After 11 years, my time at Crystal Palace has come to an end.

From joining the academy as a young boy to making my Premier League debut, I’ll always be grateful to everyone who played a part in my journey.

South London is home and Palace will always have a special place in my… pic.twitter.com/6Y6pnPU2b1

— David Ozoh (@david_ozoh) September 1, 2026