Bordeaux makes the surprising Andy Caroll official

This is news that had surprised everyone in recent hours. Now in National 2, the Girondins de Bordeaux are trying to build a squad to quickly move up to National and then Ligue 2. For several weeks, the club with the scapular has been announcing sometimes surprising recruits. This Wednesday, the club confirmed the arrival of the Englishman Andy Caroll.

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The English striker, who played for Newcastle and Liverpool (who paid 41 million to buy him) was playing for Amiens in Ligue 2. He is therefore leaving the club to join Bordeaux, two divisions below. At 35 years old, he will hope to help the club coached by Bruno Irles who was looking for a permanent striker. “Welcome Andy Carroll. The club is delighted to welcome the English international striker. A very extensive experience of the top level with nearly 4️50 professional matches, a choice reinforcement for the Bordeaux attack!” writes Bordeaux. A little earlier, the club also announced the arrival of Senegalese international Djibril Diaw who played for Laval last season (L2).