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Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux to be closer to his kids as club hail ‘exceptional and generous' former England star

FORMER England striker Andy Carroll has left French side Bordeaux after one season. The ex- Advertisement 2 Andy Carroll is leaving French side Bordeaux after one season Credit: AFP 2 The ex-England striker netted 11 goals in 21 games last season Credit: Getty Carroll raised eyebrows when he opted to drop down the leagues and He scored 11 goals in 21 games last season, as Bordeaux finished 11 points behind promotion winners Stade Briochin in Group B. A club statement read: "Having arrived last summer with a desire to take on a new challenge, Andy has shown total commitment from his first days with Bordeaux. "On the pitch, the English striker scored 11 goals in 21 league matches. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL "But beyond the statistics, Andy brought his experience, physical impact, and professionalism to his role on a daily basis, both in the locker room and during important matches. "Off the pitch, he is an exceptional and generous personality that the Club's fans and employees have enjoyed working alongside. "Today, to be closer to his children, Andy has chosen to return home. "We fully understand and respect this personal decision. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "Thanks for everything, Andy. You'll always be home here. Safe travels and see you soon!" Carroll posted a simple response to the club's official X account. Watch Andy Carroll score twice in a 'PARK' and celebrate wildly as he tears up fourth tier of French football He wrote: "Je t'aime [I love you]." Advertisement Carroll signed his first professional contract with He went on to make 134 first-team appearances for Toon before joining The forward has earned 9 England caps, scoring twice. Bordeaux, six-time Ligue 1 winners, were demoted to the fourth division after going into administration last year. Advertisement Carroll earned just £750-a-week at the fallen giants, The striker has three kids with ex Billi Mucklow, a former star on TOWIE. He also has two children from a previous relationship.