Tim Cahill signs deal with Chinese side

Former Everton midfielder Tim Cahill has signed a deal with Chinese Super League side Hangzhou Greentown, a week after he was let go by Shanghai Shenhua.

The 36-year-old Australian confirmed the five-month deal in a post on Instagram, describing it as an "amazing opportunity".

"I'm very happy to be back playing football. I have signed a contract for 5 months," he wrote. "The future now is clear, I want to put all my energy into Hangzhou Greentown Football Club and the Socceroos.

"It's been a difficult and challenging week however I'm very happy with the way this has all worked out. Always a massive THANKYOU to everyone for their loyal support."

Cahill spent eight years with the Toffees before moving to MLS side New York Red Bulls in 2012.

A photo posted by Tim Cahill (@tim_cahill) on Feb 21, 2016 at 6:45pm PST