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Robbie Keane to Shamrock Rovers 'just a rumour'

Rumours linking Robbie Keane with a move to Shamrock Rovers are purely speculation, according to Claudine Keane, the wife of former Republic of Ireland international.

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Keane, Ireland's all-time top goalscorer who recently called time on a goal-laden six-year spell with Major League Soccer's LA Galaxy, has been heavily linked with a return to Ireland, to complete a career that saw him ply his trade for the likes of Liverpool,. Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Responding to persistent rumours  on Twitter that Keane will follow in Damien Duff's footsteps by ending his career with the Hoops, wife Claudine said: "So many people asking if we're moving back to Ireland. We will be home for Chistmas, but not for long, maybe in a few years from now"

Mrs. Keane added: "No, first we heard of that. It's just a rumour, no truth to it," when asked a follow-up question specific to the Rovers rumours.

A-League side Brisbane Roar have emerged as potential suitors for 36-year-old Keane's signature, after managing director Mark Kingsman refused to deny that the club is targeting Keane to be its first high-profile guest signing.

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