Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll is close to joining French fourth tier side FC Girondins de Bordeaux. The deal has not been signed but Bordeaux are confident of completing the signing of the 35-year-old from Ligue 2 side Amiens.

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has signed for French fourth-tier club Bordeaux after leaving Amiens. Carroll, 35, has dropped two divisions in France's football pyramid, despite playing in all four of Amiens' Ligue 2 matches this term.

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has signed for French fourth-tier club Bordeaux from Amiens, the six-time French champions confirmed on Wednesday.

The downfall of Girondins de Bordeaux has been one of the more unfortunate club collapses in recent memory, but the side may have a savior. The six-time Ligue 1 champion hit massive financial difficulties over recent years.

FC Girondins de Bordeaux have officially announced the signing of Andy Carroll (35) from Amiens SC.The former England international (9 caps) has taken another surprising step in the twilight of his

Former England striker Andy Carroll, who played for Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham has signed for fourth division Bordeaux, the six-time Ligue 1 champions announced on Wednesday.