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'I joined Derby because of Lampard' – Efe Ambrose admits to 'frustrating' time in England

The Nigeria international have vowed to keep fighting despite failing to play for the Championship side during his short spell with the Rams

Efe Ambrose says the presence of Frank Lampard was the reason why he joined Derby County from Hibernian.

The 30-year-old joined the Rams on a short-term deal from the Scottish Premier League side, however, he failed to feature for Lampard’s side before he was let go at the end of the 2018–19 season.

In a chat with Goal, he voiced his frustrations at Pride Park Stadium, claiming his mission to the club was not achieved following continuous snub from the manager he has a lot of respect for.