Damien Duff signs for Shamrock Rovers and says: 'I am as excited about this move as I have been about any in my career, be that Newcastle, Chelsea or any other'

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Sportsmail exclusively revealed Damien Duff would join Shamrock Rovers
The move was announced on Tuesday as Duff signed an 18-month deal
Duff: 'I'm as excited about this move as I've been about any in my career, be that Newcastle, Chelsea, or any other'
The winger has played for Blackburn, Chelsea, Newcastle and Fulham

By Philip Quinn For The Irish Daily Mail

Published: 17:50 EST, 14 July 2015 | Updated: 03:36 EST, 15 July 2015

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Damien Duff has become the latest Republic of Ireland international to sign for Shamrock Rovers.

Duff, 35, has agreed an 18-month deal which will take him up to the end of the 2016 season.

The 100-cap former Irish winger joins Keith Fahey and Stephen McPhail in a star-studded midfield.

Damien Duff has become the latest Republic of Ireland international to sign for Shamrock Rovers

Republic of Ireland winger Duff celebrates his goal with supporters during the 2002 World Cup in Japan

'I'm as excited about this move as I've been about any in my career, be that Newcastle, Chelsea, or any other,' said the Dubliner.

'I left Ireland 20 years ago to make a career as a footballer so now it's great to be back. I'm definitely not just here to see out my time as a player. I intend to make a positive contribution to Shamrock Rovers and to the league.'

Duff is recovering from injury and won't make his Rovers debut until next month.

Speaking about his move, Duff said: 'I am very excited to have signed for the club. It's great to have it all finalised and now I'm just really looking forward to getting back on the pitch.

'I am still out with a bit of an injury, but I should be ready to get back training fully before the end of the month. After that I will be very keen to get back playing regularly.

'I have always said that I wanted to come back and play in Ireland and I am very grateful to Pat and the club for giving me the chance to do that. Not only do I get the chance to come back and play, but I get to do it at the biggest club in the country.'

Duff started his professional career with Blackburn Rovers in 1996, before leaving in 2003 for Chelsea, where he won two Barclays Premier League titles.

After three years in west London, he joined Newcastle United in 2006, before ending his time in England with Fulham, playing at Craven Cottage between 2009 and 2014.