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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll ‘returning home' to England early as Bordeaux pay gushing tribute to striker who earned just €2,500-a-month
Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has left Bordeaux after one season as he looks to 'return home' to England to be closer to his children. The 36-year-old was a fan favourite in his single campaign at the club after dropping down the divisions and taking a huge pay cut, even revealing that he was losing money by playing for them. Carroll scored 11 goals in 23 matches last season as Bordeaux finished fourth in the National 2, France's fourth divison. It was second season in France having netted four times in 35 appearances for second tier Amiens the previous season. Bordeaux on Friday confirmed the former England international had departed to 'return home' and be closer to his five children. The six-time Ligue 1 champions issued a gushing statement thanking him for his 'generous personality' and for 'showing total commitment'. 'FC Girondins de Bordeaux would like to warmly thank Andy Carroll for his time at the club this season,' they said. 'Having arrived last summer with a desire to take on a new challenge, Andy did not hesitate to join the Gironde to try the Bordeaux adventure, showing total commitment from his first days. 'On the pitch, the English striker scored 11 goals in 21 league matches. 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. 'Thanks for everything, Andy. You'll always be home here. Safe travels and see you soon!' Carroll responded with a simple message to the club's Twitter account, writing 'Je t'aime [I love you]'. The forward's next move is uncertain but is unlikely to retire after admitting that he would like to continue playing into his 40s. Bordeaux are one of France's most succesful teams, last winning Ligue 1 in 2009, and boast a 42,000-seater stadium. Carroll made nine appearances for England and scored in the 2012 Euros against Sweden But they were forced down the divisions due to severe financial struggles. They were relegated from Ligue 1 in the 2021/22 season before being banished to the fourth division last year, after filing for administration and losing their professional licence. Carroll was said to earn less than €2,500 (£2,140) a month at the cash strapped club - a far cry from the £80,000-a-week he raked it at Anfield. 'I'm actually spending more money to be at Bordeaux than I am earning, basically,' Carroll told The Athletic in October. 'My rent is more than what I'm taking in. That's before eating, driving, flying. It was the same at Reading, where my apartment was more than my wages. I don't care about the money.' The ex-Liverpool star started his career at Newcastle before earning a £35m switch to the Reds in 2011. He played for England nine times, scoring at the 2012 Euros. The forward revealed that he was losing money by playing for Bordeaux during his time there The striker had spells at West Ham, West Brom, Reading and returned to Newcastle before moving to Amiens in September 2023. Carroll had three children with ex-partner Billi Mucklow during an 11 year relationship with the former The Only Way Is Essex star. The 36-year-old also has two children from a past relationship.
New York Times
7 hours ago
- Business
- New York Times
Former Liverpool, Newcastle striker Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux ‘to return home'
Andy Carroll has left Girondins de Bordeaux after one season with the French club. Bordeaux confirmed the former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker had departed to 'return home' and be closer to his children. Carroll, 36, has spent the past two seasons in France having joined Ligue 2 side Amiens on a free transfer in September 2023. Advertisement After scoring four goals in 35 appearances for the second-tier side, the former England international joined National 2 outfit Bordeaux in the country's fourth tier. 'Andy brought his experience, physical impact, and professionalism to his role on a daily basis, both in the locker room and during important matches,' Bordeaux said in a statement. '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.' Carroll scored 11 goals in 23 matches for Bordeaux during the 2024-25 campaign as the six-time French champions recorded a fourth-placed finish. He joined the club in a particularly turbulent financial time, and was taking home a salary which was said to be extremely modest by professional football standards. 'I'm actually spending more money to be at Bordeaux than I am earning, basically,' Carroll told The Athletic in October. 'My rent is more than what I'm taking in. That's before eating, driving, flying. It was the same at Reading, where my apartment was more than my wages. I don't care about the money.' Bordeaux were initially demoted to Ligue 2 following a 20th-placed finish in the 2021-2022 season after being placed into administration. The club then suffered an administrative double relegation to National 2 last summer after not being able to provide financial guarantees ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. The Athletic reported in July 2024 that Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group withdrew from talks to buy Bordeaux, with the club later filing for bankruptcy and losing their professional status. Carroll came through Newcastle's academy and after scoring 11 goals in the first half of the 2010-11 Premier League campaign, became Liverpool's record signing when he moved to Anfield for £35million on deadline day in January 2011. Advertisement He went on to score 11 goals in 58 matches for the Merseyside club before joining West Ham, where he would stay for seven years, recording 34 goals and 16 assists in 142 matches. Carroll re-joined Newcastle in 2019 and scored one goal in two seasons before moving to Reading, West Bromwich Albion, and then returning to Reading the following season.
Scottish Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux to be closer to his kids as club hail ‘exceptional and generous' former England star
The striker was unable to help the club to promotion NEW CHALLENGE Andy Carroll leaves Bordeaux to be closer to his kids as club hail 'exceptional and generous' former England star Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER England striker Andy Carroll has left Bordeaux after one season. The ex-Newcastle star, 36, has become a firm fan favourite at the National 2 club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 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 join the crisis-hit club last summer. He scored 11 goals in 21 games last season, as Bordeux finished 11 points behind promotion winners Stade Briochin. 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. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL up sticks Andy Carroll & ex Billi Mucklow sell home for seven figure sum after split "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. 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. He wrote: "Je t'aime [I love you]." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
The Sun
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
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 Bordeaux after one season. The ex- Newcastle star, 36, has become a firm fan favourite at the National 2 club. 2 2 Carroll raised eyebrows when he opted to drop down the leagues and join the crisis-hit club last summer. He scored 11 goals in 21 games last season, as Bordeux finished 11 points behind promotion winners Stade Briochin. 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. "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. "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. He wrote: "Je t'aime [I love you]." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
