What a time to be alive. The Indian Super League will now witness the infamous 'cartwheel forward roll'.
After spells at Liverpool and Leeds, among others, former Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane has officially completed one of the most bizarre transfers of 2017.
Keane, who made 146 caps during his international career, will join champions Atletico de Kolkata.
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The 37-year-old will reunite with former Tottenham Hotspur striker Teddy Sheringham, who is currently managing the Super League champions.
"The offer to experience a new league and culture in Asia appealed to me," Keane said, via BBC Sport.
In recent years, Keane enjoyed a prolific spell at MLS side LA Galaxy. He scored an impressive 104 goals in 165 appearances during six seasons at the club, but left Los Angeles in November last year.
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The former Spurs forward penned an open letter to fans on LA Galaxy's website shortly after his decision to leave: "Having now retired from international football I am ready to focus everything I have on one last major challenge in club football."
Keane made 146 caps during his international career. Image: PA
Keane has chosen the Indian Super League has his major challenge as he aims to help Atletico de Kolkata and reclaim their crown in 2017/18.
He will join former Spurs and Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham in the quest for silverware, who was appointed manager of Kolkata last month.
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The 51-year-old said he was excited to be joining ATK this season:
"Sanjiv Goenka has told me about the Indian Super League and it seems like a great place to follow your football dreams and ambitions." Sheringham told the media, via The Daily Mail.
All we need is Dimi Berbatov and the Spurs connection is complete.
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