The Iraqi international became a member of the team during the January transfer window and helped the Suffolk team win promotion from the Championship by scoring four goals in 14 games.
Kieran McKenna had plenty of forward options to pick from throughout the year, and the former AFC Wimbledon player appeared to be towards the bottom of the pecking order. Only one of those outings came from the opening whistle, though.
In light of this, Championship newcomers Oxford United are rumored to be considering a loan transfer for the striker this summer as they get ready for life in the second level; however, the competitors in their division ought to be trying to sabotage any agreement the U’s are putting together.
Al-Hamadi’s credentials make him a valuable addition to Derby County’s offensive roster for the upcoming campaign. The two will undoubtedly be searching for exceptional players to score goals.
Before the upcoming season, Paul Warne has already bid farewell to some veteran members of the Rams’ locker room. Two cunning players, Martyn Waghorn and Dwight Gayle, have both left the team when their contracts expired.
James Collins is rumored to be in negotiations with the club for a new contract, but if things stay as they are, the former Cardiff City player will leave with the other strikers, leaving County without a final third forward for the upcoming season.
Al-Hamadi has the ability to contribute to the Rams’ squad even though Ipswich didn’t give him a lot of playing time. His 23 goals in 42 League Two appearances for the Dons is evidence of his clinical style in front of goal.
But the 22-year-old gives much more than just objectives; his perseverance and hard ethic create plenty of opportunities for himself when plowing
a hole in the last third and his capacity to use his muscle in possession to nudge his teammates into play.
With Waghorn and Gayle’s departure clearing the path, Warne will now concentrate on adding younger players to the team this summer. The demands of a championship season should bring out the best in younger, more athletic players—something the Rams lacked in their last campaign.
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