Andy Carroll in National 2! Which proves that anything is really possible in football. The former English star, who played for Newcastle and Liverpool, should indeed land at the Girondins de Bordeaux. The man with nine caps for the Three Lions and 248 Premier League matches has arrived in Gironde this Tuesday morning.
He comes from Amiens where he had been playing for a little over a year. After having spent his entire career in his native country, the colossus (1m93) decided, to everyone's surprise, to cross the Channel in September 2023 to join the Picardy club which plays in Ligue 2. Last season he scored 4 goals in 33 games. He was still a starter with the ASC last Friday against Annecy (0-3).
Medical visit for Carroll
But his coach, Omar Daf, was not really counting on him this season. His president finally agreed to release him from his contract despite pressure from Amiens supporters who did not want to see him leave their club. He must undergo his medical examination this Tuesday at Haillan before signing up with the Navy and Whites.
So why does he come to the Girondins with his CV? His entourage specifies that it is not for the money. And for good reason, Bordeaux does not have much to offer him, especially since the club is under the supervision of the commercial court due to its receivership. Moreover, according to our information, Andy Carroll was not even in the top 5 salaries at Amiens. His friendship with John Williams, the sporting director of Amiens, who has been helping the Girondins to recruit urgently for several weeks, is not trivial.
Diaw already in training, Konaté approaching
The club has secured the signing of defender Djibril Diaw. He had been playing for two years in Laval in Ligue 2, notably playing 37 matches last season. At 29, he will form the central hinge with Cédric Yambéré this season. Finally, a third player could join the Girondins de Bordeaux this week, This is the attacking midfielder Ateef Konate according to Girondins4ever.
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