Celebrity Fan Web – Former Newcastle, Liverpool, and West Ham striker Andy Carroll has signed a three-year deal with Dagenham & Redbridge. The 36-year-old joins the National League South club on a free transfer after leaving French side Bordeaux last month. Carroll’s move marks a return to English football at the sixth tier, motivated by his desire to be closer to his children.
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Carroll told Sky Sports that several higher-league clubs showed interest in signing him. However, he prioritized joining a club that was the right fit for his personal and professional goals. He said, “It doesn’t matter the level, or anything, as long as I get on the pitch and play football, that’s all that matters.” He emphasized playing for the love of the game rather than for money or prestige.
Carroll views this opportunity as a fresh challenge with potential. He mentioned Dagenham & Redbridge’s project to help the club rise from non-league football back up the English football leagues. The forward, born in Gateshead, is eager to contribute both experience and goals as the team aims to achieve promotion.
Carroll’s Career Highlights and Dagenham & Redbridge Ownership Update
Andy Carroll has had a notable football career. He scored 54 goals in 248 Premier League appearances with Newcastle United, Liverpool, and West Ham United. After his Premier League years, Carroll played for Reading, West Bromwich Albion, and then moved to France in 2023, signing with Amiens and later Bordeaux.
Carroll earned nine England caps between 2010 and 2012, scoring twice for his country. Now, at 36, he brings a wealth of experience to Dagenham & Redbridge, a club looking to strengthen its squad and compete at higher levels.
On the day Carroll’s signing was announced, Dagenham & Redbridge also revealed a pending ownership change. The club is set to be sold to a Qatari-backed consortium. The buyers include Club Underdog, a subsidiary of the US-based North Six Group, which acquired the club in May 2024. The sale requires final legal approvals from the Football Association and the National League.
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This new investment could provide the financial backing to support the club’s ambitions. Carroll’s arrival symbolizes a strategic push to combine seasoned talent with the club’s fresh resources. Fans and stakeholders will watch closely as Dagenham & Redbridge aim for a successful future on and off the pitch.