Ben Osborn has opened up on his time at Sheffield United after signing for boyhood club Derby County.

The move marks a full-circle moment for the midfielder, who was released by Derby in his youth and is a former Rams season ticket holder.

Speaking to Derby's official website, Osborn said: "It has been a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. As soon as I left Sheffield United, I found that Derby were interested. It came out of the blue a little bit.

Reflecting on his time at Bramall Lane, Osborn said: "My main goal was to always play in the Premier League. It was an unbelievable first year there but the second year was tough with COVID-19 and we ended up finishing bottom. To get back up into the Premier League was another incredible experience. I improved as a player and met friends for life there."

Although he started in Derby's youth system, Osborn cut his teeth at Nottingham Forest and was given his breakthrough in the professional game by Derby's bitter rivals.

Discussing his crossing of the rivalry divide, he said: "It's been five years since I left Forest. I left on okay terms. I carried on wanting them to do well when I was at Sheffield United. I owe a lot to them as a club and the people there. I think most people will understand my decision but there is always going to be a bit of stick and rivalry and it is what it is."