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Wed 07 Jul 2001Ravanelli to join Derby by Saturday vows agentFabrizio Ravanelli will be a Derby County player by the end of the week, according to his agent.The Italian star's on-off-on transfer to the Rams looks now to be close to resolution with both the player and his representative admitting Ravanelli would like to sign for the Pride Park club.