Jacob Butterfield has said that Derby County manager Gary Rowett's style of play was one of the reasons that made him want to leave the club.
The midfielder joined fellow Championship side Sheffield Wednesday on deadline day on a season-long loan deal which saw striker Sam Winnall join the Rams in his place.
Butterfield told the Sheffield Star: “I spoke to my agent early last week and just said Derby’s style of play was not really the way I like to play my football".
He added: “I just had a feeling that he [Rowett] wanted to play a more direct, physical style.
“I said I didn’t want to spend the season on the bench and my agent made some calls and I had a few options.
“Initially Derby were not considering a loan but I think as deadline day went on they needed to move some players to release some funds to make signings.
“I had a few options but Wednesday made their interest known on Thursday afternoon and it all happened very quickly.