The 20-year-old attacking midfielder joins the ‘Gers from Athlone Town and becomes the Club’s fourth signing ahead of the transfer window opening in January.
Forbes made 25 appearances for the League of Ireland side in the 2024 season as they reached the semi-finals of the First Division playoffs.
On joining Carrick Rangers, Shane Forbes commented,
“As the League of Ireland season finished, Stephen got in touch, I came up and had a chat, showed me the ambitions for the Club and asked me to come in.
“The main goal is to get as many points as possible and from a personal point of view, become as big an influence on the pitch as I can, score as many goals as possible and set a few up for the other lads as well.”
Manager Stephen Baxter was pleased to add to his attacking options, saying,
“I am super excited to welcome Shane Forbes to Carrick Rangers. Shane is an attacking midfielder/number 10 who has a left foot to die for. An exceptional youth player who has made his breakthrough in the Athlone Town first team last season, playing over 20 games.
“Just turned 20, he has chosen to come to Carrick Rangers to develop his career further and we are full of anticipation as to how far this young man can go.”
Welcome to Carrick Rangers, Shane!
