Former Premier League scorer, Andy Carroll accepted the challenge offered by Bordeaux in National 2. And the English striker absolutely does not regret his career choice, nor his new life far from the spotlight.
A few years ago, two consecutive doubles would have earned Andy Carroll numerous articles in the English press. But the 35-year-old striker has just scored his four goals in two matches with Bordeaux, a mere resident of National 2. Not enough to cause the slightest regret for the former Liverpool player. Far from the spotlight and the big salaries he received in England, the Girondist is content to have fun on the pitch.
« Afraid to move from the professional world to the amateur level? No wayreplied Andy Carroll to Foot Mercato. Football remains football. I mean, obviously there’s different pitches, but at the end of the day, it’s still football. I have played on many courses in my career and it is true that it is not great when the pitches are not of good quality. But I haven’t complained since I’ve been here. We have a fantastic training ground. The stadium pitch is incredible. We played away too and it was a decent pitch. I’m not complaining at all. »
Andy Caroll does not regret England
And without mentioning the sporting aspect, the Englishman also enjoys his life off the pitch. Andy Carroll is not an anonymous person in Bordeaux. But the summer reinforcement is said to be much quieter in France. “ Yes, here it is much quieter than in England. Just walking leisurely through the streets and relaxing in a restaurant is a lot. Here, I enjoy my life and my football fully and simply. It’s easier », Explained the England international, whose speech is rather rare in the world of football.
