FORMER England striker Andy Carroll has left French side Bordeaux after one season.
The ex-Newcastle star, 36, was a firm fan favourite at the National 2 club.
Andy Carroll is leaving French side Bordeaux after one season[/caption]
The ex-England striker netted 11 goals in 21 games last season[/caption]
Carroll raised eyebrows when he opted to drop down the leagues and join the crisis-hit club last summer.
He scored 11 goals in 21 games last season, as Bordeaux finished 11 points behind promotion winners Stade Briochin in Group B.
A club statement read: “Having arrived last summer with a desire to take on a new challenge, Andy has shown total commitment from his first days with Bordeaux.
“On the pitch, the English striker scored 11 goals in 21 league matches.
“But beyond the statistics, Andy brought his experience, physical impact, and professionalism to his role on a daily basis, both in the locker room and during important matches.
“Off the pitch, he is an exceptional and generous personality that the Club’s fans and employees have enjoyed working alongside.
“Today, to be closer to his children, Andy has chosen to return home.
“We fully understand and respect this personal decision.
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“Thanks for everything, Andy. You’ll always be home here. Safe travels and see you soon!”
Carroll posted a simple response to the club’s official X account.
He wrote: “Je t’aime [I love you].”
Carroll signed his first professional contract with Newcastle back in 2006 after graduating from the club’s academy.
He went on to make 134 first-team appearances for Toon before joining Liverpool in 2011.
The forward has earned 9 England caps, scoring twice.
Bordeaux, six-time Ligue 1 winners, were demoted to the fourth division after going into administration last year.
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