On 22 August 2012 , Freeman joined East Midlands rivals Derby County for an undisclosed fee , signing a two - year contract with an option of a third .
Derby manager Nigel Clough confirmed his interest in signing the player .
On 22 August 2012 , Freeman joined East Midlands rivals Derby   for an undisclosed fee , signing a two - year contract with an option of a third .
Derby manager Nigel Clough confirmed his interest in signing the player .