Cahill's vow to Hangzhou

After signing a five-month contract with Hangzhou Greentown FC, Socceroo great Tim Cahill says he's ready to give his all to the green shirt of his new club.

Just days after leaving Shanghai Shenhua in what was a shock move to many, the Aussie great has inked a short-term deal with nearby club Hangzhou Greentown FC.

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Cahill took to social media just hours after the deal was made public to thank his new club while pledging to make the most of what he calls an "amazing" opportunity.

'THANKYOU to Hangzhou Greentown Football Club for this amazing opportunity,' he wrote. 

'I'm very happy to be back playing football. I have signed a contract for 5 months.

"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.'