Tim Cahill’s son Shae is making a career move after leaving Brisbane Roar

Premier League club Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Shae Cahill, son of former Everton and Socceroos legend Tim Cahill.

The 19-year-old midfielder most recently played for Brisbane Roar in the Men’s A-League and will initially join Forest’s B team.

“I am so happy and excited to start this next chapter with Nottingham Forest. I want to thank everyone at the club and my family for supporting me,” he told the English Premier League club’s website.

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“My goals are to train hard and dedicate myself to being the best I can be, making both my family and the football club proud.”

Head of Academy Chris McGuane added: “We are delighted to welcome Shae to Nottingham Forest and are excited to see how he fits into the B team pool.

“Shae has had first team experience in Australia and joins the club keen to improve as a player.”

Liverpool-born Cahill joined Everton at the age of 11, part of the club’s under-18 squad, before being released last year and heading to Australia to sign for Brisbane Roar.

He made eight appearances, scoring one goal, but left Brisbane by mutual consent last month.