Bordeaux to get the surprising Andy Carroll coup

The Girondins de Bordeaux supporters have not been spoiled in recent months. But despite the relegation of their favorite club, the fans of the club with the scapular are still loyal to their post. Yesterday, however, they learned some good news. After two matches behind closed doors at the Sainte-Germaine du Bouscat stadium, they will be able to support their team again at the Matmut Atlantique. After long discussions, the French club and SBA, the stadium manager, have reached an agreement and sealed a new deal.

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Thus, Gérard Lopez's team will not pay rent to play in its stadium, but it will have to pay operating costs. We are talking about a sum between 45,000 and 51,000 euros per match. However, it should be noted that the Girondins will no longer have priority if an event is organized on the same day as a match. In this specific case, the Bordeaux team would go and play elsewhere. In any case, the club's return to Matmut Atlantique is good news for the team that plays in National 2.

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But it is not the only one. Questioned yesterday by South West And France Bluethe president of the Girondins de Bordeaux, Gérard Lopez, announced that new players of a level “well above L2” would be setting up shop in Gironde this Tuesday. South West mentions the name of Djibril Diaw (29 years old). Having played for Caen and Angers, the defender has already signed his contract and will take part in training this Tuesday. This is not yet completely the case for the second Bordeaux recruit. A very well-known footballer since it is Andy Carroll.

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The 35-year-old Englishman has spent most of his career in his country. He has played for Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham, West Bromwich Albion and Reading. After playing for Amiens, where he scored 4 goals in 32 games in all competitions, the striker is now close to Bordeaux. According to South Westhe signed a two-year contract. A surprising arrival since the Girondins play in N2. As for Diaw, his license was registered yesterday. The club hopes to be able to count on him this weekend during the 6th day against Châteaubriant.