Andy Carroll has signed a three-year deal with sixth-tier Dagenham & Redbridge after departing Bordeaux. He left the French club to be closer to his children. Carroll received offers from higher leagues but prioritized a team that was the 'right fit'. He emphasized his commitment to playing for the love of football instead of financial considerations. Dagenham & Redbridge announced a deal to sell the club to a Qatari consortium on the same day they signed Carroll. Carroll previously scored 54 goals in 248 Premier League appearances.
Former Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham striker Andy Carroll has joined sixth-tier Dagenham & Redbridge on a free transfer. Carroll has signed a reported three-year deal with the National League South outfit after leaving Bordeaux last month.
Carroll said in an interview that he had 'clubs ringing me up from higher leagues' but it was important that he moved to a team which was the 'right fit'.
Coming here and showing people I am just playing for the love of football rather than the money and the level is something I wanted to do.
On the day they signed Carroll, Dagenham & Redbridge also announced a deal to sell the club to a consortium of private investors from Qatar.
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