Goalkeeper Lee Camp has returned from his successful loan spell with Queen's Park Rangers, having helped the the London club to win promotion from Division Two.
Rangers have been delighted with the 19-year-old's contribution, but Burley says Camp is very much a part of Derby's future.
"We know how good a keeper Lee is, so QPR's reaction is not surprising," said Burley.
"We wanted him to gain first team experience, and it's been ideal for him and QPR."
Camp signed a new contract in January which will keep him at Pride Park until June 2006.