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Former Premier League striker completes move to fourth-tier club, as he drops down two divisions to remain in France

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Former England striker Andy Carroll has signed for French fourth-tier club Bordeaux.

The 35-year-old had a spell in France last season with Ligue 2 side Amiens, having left Reading at the end of August 2023.

A club statement on Wednesday read: 'FC Girondins de Bordeaux is delighted to announce the arrival of Andy Carroll.'

It continued: 'Andy arrives in Bordeaux to strengthen the attack. At 35, he has incomparable experience at the top level. A former England international (nine caps, two goals), he has played nearly 450 professional matches.

'His size, his goal-scoring talent and his fighting spirit will certainly help Les Marine et Blanc this season.