Derby Part With Valakari

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By J Bateman
November 20 2002

Derby midfielder Simo Valakari is the latest player at Derby to leave due to money troubles at Pride Park .

Simo Valakari has been rocked with the news he can leave Pride Park ,Valakari has been injured during most of his 2 year spell at Derby and has left the club by mutual consent.

Reported on the official site Valakari is in talks about a leaving settlement his current contract ends at the end of next season.

"It is very disappointing but I know it is a difficult time for the club because of the financial situation and they are trying to move people on," said Valakari speaking to the rams official site.

"I received a letter about three weeks ago from the club saying I am free to join another club and they would discuss my final payment.
"To be fair, in the last two years I have not played very much because of injuries but I am fit now so, hopefully, it will be easier to find another club. he also added

Valakari is not the last player to mentioned about leaving Branko Strupar could follow him out , due to financial restrictions at Derby many of the top players like Ravenelli and Carbonarrie could also leave.