Jack Byrne set to join Mick McCarthy at Apoel Nicosia

Byrne arrived in Cyprus on Sunday but must wait before he can put pen to paper on his two-and-a-half-year contract

The back-to-back winner of both the Professional Footballers’ Association and Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland player of the year awards arrived in Cyprus on Sunday but must wait before he can put pen to paper on his two-and-a-half-year contract. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Jack Byrne is on the verge of completing his move from Shamrock Rovers to Apoel Nicosia after he was convinced to leave the League of Ireland champions by manager Mick McCarthy.

The back-to-back winner of both the Professional Footballers’ Association and Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland player of the year awards arrived in Cyprus on Sunday but must wait before he can put pen to paper on his two-and-a-half-year contract.