Breakthrough for Derby County as agreement reached with Middlesbrough

A deal has been struck by former Derby County owner Mel Morris and Middlesborough owner Steve Gibson which could provide a route out of administration for the Rams.

The details of the deal will remain private, say the club, but details have been shared with Quantuma the administrators for Derby County who will “urgently” prepare the legal documentation to ratify the accord.

Gibson and Morris were keen to come to an agreement ahead of the Middlesbrough vs Derby County fixture to be played at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow.

A joint statement by Derby County and Middlesbrough said: “The claim has clearly been the source of much concern to both sets of fans, and especially those of Derby County. The fact that a resolution has been discussed and agreed should be comforting to both sets of supporters.

“Details of the accord shall remain private. However, it is important for all interested parties, including potential bidders, to be confident that the Middlesbrough claim will not be an impediment to Derby County progressing its plans for a sale of the club.”

Carl Jackson, partner on behalf of Quantuma, the joint Administrators of Derby County, said: “We are pleased to see that an acceptable resolution has been identified which allows us to push forward with our plans for the sale of the club.”