Andy Carroll Transfer from Amiens SC to Bordeaux
Andy Carroll, a former English international with nearly 450 professional appearances, is set to join Bordeaux to enhance their attacking potential. At 35 years old, his experience and goal-scoring talent are expected to help the team this season. Bordeaux, a six-time French champion, was relegated to the fourth division after declaring bankruptcy in August. Last season, Carroll played 35 matches and scored four goals for Amiens.
Andy Carroll (35), former English international, will continue his career with French fourth-tier club Bordeaux. The club announced this on social media. Carroll joins the ranks of the struggling French giant from second-tier club Amiens, where he made 35 appearances and scored four goals last season. Bordeaux, a six-time French champion, was relegated to the fourth tier after declaring bankruptcy in August. Last season, they finished 12th in the second division. The club mentioned that Andy arrives in Bordeaux to boost their attacking potential and highlighted his vast experience, having played almost 450 professional matches, at 35 years old.
Andy Carroll has signed with French side Bordeaux on a free transfer from Ligue 2 club Amiens this week. Bordeaux, who were declared bankrupt last month and placed into financial administration, now compete in Championnat National 2. The team is set to receive assistance from new signing Carroll this season as they aim for promotion. Reports indicate that he was convinced to make the move to the fourth tier by Amiens sporting director John Williams, who has been aiding Bordeaux with recruitment.
Andy Carroll, a seasoned English striker with previous stints at Newcastle and Liverpool (for whom Liverpool paid 41 million), has moved from Amiens in Ligue 2 to Bordeaux, two divisions lower. Bordeaux, under the guidance of coach Bruno Irles, sought a target man striker and found it in Carroll, who at 35 years old is anticipated to bring his extensive experience to the team. The club expressed its excitement, noting that they were delighted to welcome the international English striker, highlighting his high-level experience with nearly 450 professional matches and describing him as a quality reinforcement for Bordeaux's attack.
Bordeaux have confirmed the signing of Carroll on social media, writing: 'Welcome Andy Carroll. The club is delighted to welcome the England international striker. He has a wealth of high-level experience with almost 450 professional games, making him an ideal addition to Bordeaux's attack.'
Andy Carroll is set to join Bordeaux in the fourth tier of French football. Despite Bordeaux losing their professional status after declaring bankruptcy in July, Carroll has been persuaded to join by John Williams, the current sporting director at Amiens, who has been involved in rebuilding Bordeaux's squad this summer.
Andy Carroll is very close to transferring to Bordeaux, a club in the French fourth division, after ending his connection with Amiens, where he played last season. John Williams, head of recruitment for Bordeaux, is reportedly close to convincing him to join the club.
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