The 35-year-old Andy Carroll, known for his time with Newcastle, Liverpool, and West Ham, has made a significant move to fourth division Bordeaux, as confirmed by the six-time Ligue 1 champions on Wednesday. After being with Ligue 2 side Amiens since 2023, he successfully underwent his medical examination on Tuesday and officially penned his contract.
“Welcome Andy Carroll. The club is thrilled to welcome the England international forward,” Bordeaux posted on X.
Loads of experience at the top level with nearly 450 professional matches, bolstering the attacking options for Bordeaux!”Carroll, who took part in his first training session with his new team-mates at Le Haillan on Wednesday, was capped nine times by England, scoring twice.He made 248 Premier League appearances and scored 54 goals. Since last autumn he has been at Amiens, where he scored four goals in 35 appearances.Bordeaux, who won the last of their six league titles in 2009, were administratively relegated to National 2 – the fourth tier of French football this summer.
They have scored just two goals thus far, including one by goalkeeper Lassana Diabate.
