Confirmation Noonan to join Forest at the start of 2027
18-year-old Republic of Ireland international Michael Noonan has signed a pre-agreement to join Nottingham Forest from Shamrock Rovers in January 2027. The deal includes €180,000 in compensation for both Shamrock Rovers and his former club, St Patrick's Athletic.
Why it matters
This transfer highlights the ongoing trend of Premier League clubs scouting and securing young talent from the League of Ireland.
Shamrock Rovers' striker Michael Noonan's departure for Nottingham Forest at the beginning of next year has been confirmed.
Nottingham Forest confirmed that the 18-year-old attacker had signed a pre-agreement with the club will be joining the Premier League side in January.
Shamrock Rovers posted that Noonan would be leaving at the end of the 2026 League of Ireland season but remains a Hoops player until then and "will play his part in the title run-in over the coming months".
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