Forest clinch Earnshaw deal
30 May 2008 - 09:55:10
Nottingham Forest have clinched the signing of striker Robert Earnshaw from Derby County.
The 27-year-old Wales international has joined the City Ground outfit on a three-year contract after the two clubs agreed a £2.65million fee.
Earnshaw started just eight Premier League games for the Rams last season during a frustrating one-year spell at Pride Park following a club record £3.5million summer switch from Norwich City.
"Derby was disappointing but that's how it goes," he told the club's official website.
"I'm just looking at it as a chapter closed, will learn from it and am looking forward to getting back to playing football.
"I've had time to think about it and went away to assess everything after speaking to the manager, but I'm happy it's all done now.
"Everyone knows all about the club and what it's about. Getting to know Colin Calderwood was important.
"We had a good, long chat and that was a big factor in my decision in the end.
"Now that everything is sorted I can't wait for the start of the season.
"Promotion for Forest was huge and hopefully we can keep the exciting times going."