Rams swoop for Abalimba

Derby have signed promising young midfielder Medi Abalimba from Southend for an undisclosed fee.

The 17-year-old Congolese has been training with the Rams and also had trials at Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United while he was with Southend.

Abalimba is expected to feature in Derby`s reserve team this season as part of the club`s development squad.

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