Shevchenko's son signs for seventh-tier club

Kristian Shevchenko, son of Ballon d'Or winner Andriy Shevchenko, signs for seventh-tier club Sholing FC.

Kristian Shevchenko's father Andriy was one of the most prolific strikers of his era

The 19-year-old has joined the Boatmen on a permanent deal following spells in Chelsea, Tottenham and Watford's academies.

He was most recently at Championship club Watford, playing for their under-21s team, but was released in May.

Southampton-based Sholing have some big names involved in the running of the club, with Premier League players Levi Colwill and Matt Targett both playing a role in their growth.

Chelsea and England defender Colwill is associate director and community ambassador while Hull City's Targett has a younger brother Brad who plays for the Southern League Premier Division South club.

Manager Paul Doswell said a recent change in transfer strategy at the club was behind the signing.

"The move came from some of our coaching staff and their links in academy football," he told BBC Radio Solent.

Source: BBC Sport