Former England striker Carroll leaves Bordeaux

Andy Carroll, a former England and Liverpool striker, has spent one season in Bordeaux’s fourth division.

Bordeaux claimed that Carroll made the decision to “move closer to his children” when he left.

The 36-year-old signed for Bordeaux from Amiens in September and has now scored 11 goals in 21 league games.

Andy “broughs his experience, physical impact, and professionalism to the table every day, in the dressing room, and in significant games,” the club said in a statement.

He has a remarkable and generous personality that the club’s supporters and employees have enjoyed working with off the pitch.

Bordeaux, a six-time Ligue 1 champion, reverted to professional status after being deducted from Ligue 2 to Championnat National 2 due to bankruptcy last year.

In his time playing for West Ham United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United, Carroll scored 54 goals in 248 Premier League games.