Former Portsmouth striker David Nugent has been released by Derby
The 34-year-old was one of five players the Rams decided to let go after their bid to reach the Premier League via the Championship play-offs came up short.
Nugent, who was linked with a return to Fratton Park in January, leaves Pride Park along with Ashley Cole, Efe Ambrose, Alex Pearce, and Marcus Olsson.
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Hide AdHe scored twice in 38 appearances for Frank Lampard’s side last season, with his last game coming in the 1-0 defeat to Leeds in the play-off semi-final first leg.
The one-time England international missed the play-off final defeat to Aston Villa because of injury.
Nugent spent four seasons at Pompey, after signing from Preston in a £6m in the summer of 2007.
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Hide AdHe scored 20 goals in 93 appearances, before joining Leicester on a free transfer in July 2011.
The Scouser signed for Derby for £2.5m in January 2017.
Nugent scored 17 goals in 95 appearances for the Rams.
He has already been linked with a return to Preston.