"I live a much easier, simpler life in France, but fame has its dark sides."



Andy Carroll, accustomed to living in a bubble, has moved to France to regain normalcy. He now lives with his children, goes out to dinner without disguise, and talks to his neighbors as one. He enjoys a simpler life in Bordeaux, where people recognize him but respect him. This is key to his happiness, as he can return to being the boy from the north of England. Although popularity has taken more from him than it has given him, Carroll reflects on the dark sides of fame and how it can sometimes be difficult to manage.


Carroll, who is getting close to 36, is much more mature and knows what he wants. "Football keeps me alive, so I still love it like the first day." Ever since I first witnessed a match, it has been my dream. The more I attempt to appreciate it, the more I realize that the end is near. I cherish every second I spend training or playing.



Carroll, a former football player, is optimistic about his career and hopes to reach 40. He has not let money be the main reason for playing football, especially now that it costs more in rent than salary. Despite receiving offers from Saudi Arabia, Carroll chose to stay close to his children and commit to a project he felt important in. 

Bordeaux, six times French champions, were recently restructured and started anew in the fourth tier.


Bordeaux player, Emmanuel Adebayor, expressed his admiration for the club, despite being in the fourth division. He believes Bordeaux has a lot in common with him, which may have attracted him to wear the shirt. 

Adebayor said that he feels at ease with Bordeaux, as they treat him as a normal person, without any egos or different groups. This move aligns with his personal goals and career goals. 


Adebayor, who was the most expensive British signing in history, had his last training session with Newcastle on 31 January 2011, and was told not to return the next day.


Liverpool player, David Carroll, signed for the club due to injury and a desire to renew with Newcastle. Carroll, who was 21 at the time, had physical problems and was close to renewing with Newcastle. He believes that if he had gone to Liverpool a few years later, he would have had better things. 


Carroll admits that Newcastle was his happiest place, as no one feels better at home. He believes that wearing the No. 9 shirt and scoring at St James' Park is an indescribable dream for both children and adults, and representing his club was an honor.


As a child, a fan of Alan Shearer grew up watching him play and envision his future. He admired his ability to score goals, adapt his game tactically, and overcome injuries to stay important. He admired Shearer's ability to adapt and stay relevant in a challenging football environment.


In 2019, Carroll returned to Newcastle with the intention of retiring, but things didn't go as he had hoped due to Covid, empty stadiums, and poor team performance. He was not offered a renewal by the club, and he was frustrated that he didn't hear from Steve Bruce until he signed for West Brom. 


Carroll's last years in England were a torment, as the media and fans accused him of being a bad professional. He fell out of love with everything and was very depressed, refusing to go out of the house or wear a hat if he did. He was looked down upon everywhere he went, and he was told he should retire because he was taking the money. 


Only the operations didn't go well, and Carroll was left with a "nightmare" in England.


Carroll, who once considered quitting football, found a way out through professional help. He decided to play for Amiens in France and later moved to Bordeaux. 


This season, he has already scored six goals in five games in the Championnat National 2. Carroll is proud of his current position and plans to continue playing football, despite the challenges he faced in the second division. 


He is happy to have followed his instincts and plans to continue playing football.


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