FORMER Cherries winger Jordon Ibe revealed he has found himself “in a dark place” while suffering from depression.

Ibe joined Derby in September following the expiration of his contract at Vitality Stadium in the summer.

He has featured only once as a substitute for the Rams, coming on in the 87th-minute against Stoke last month.

The 25-year-old said last year that he had begun rehabilitation to improve his mental health after crashing his car into a coffee shop and being banned from driving.

“I want to apologise to all my fans around the world,” Ibe wrote on Instagram.

“I’ve found myself in a dark place, due to suffering with depression.

“It’s no scheme for the media or to have my name in your mouths, I just find things hard truly.

“I appreciate all the love and messages from everyone. Times are hard in general due to this pandemic.

“I have the full support from my family and Derby County Football Club.

“I will fix myself and this situation, which I’m 100 per cent committed to. Not only for my family, close friends or my beauteous daughter but for me.”

Derby manager Wayne Rooney confirmed last month that Ibe has been the subject of an internal disciplinary investigation by the Championship club.

Ibe made 58 appearances for Liverpool before joining Cherries in 2016.