Andy Carroll reveals it is COSTING him money to play for Bordeaux after shock transfer to French fourth-division club

ANDY CARROLL has revealed he is LOSING money to play in the French fourth division.

The former Premier League striker left Ligue 2 side Amiens to join Bordeaux in a free transfer last week.

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Andy Carroll has revealed he is losing money to play for Bordeaux[/caption]

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The striker scored on his debut at the weekend[/caption]

He was allegedly persuaded to make the drop down to the fourth tier by Amiens sporting director John Williams, who has been assisting Bordeaux with recruitment in the wake of their double relegation.

Les Girondins were declared bankrupt last month and placed into financial administration.

They now play in Championnat National 2 – the fourth tier of French football.

That means Carroll has been forced to accept a significant wage cut.

The 35-year-old is reportedly earning £2,900-a-month, which is around £750-a-week.

He recently admitted it is costing him money just to play for the club.

Carroll told RMC Sport: “To be honest, it’s even costing me money to come and play for Bordeaux but I’m playing football and I am simply happy to be playing football.

“I want to be a part of this club’s history and to be frank, it wasn’t a question of money.

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“In my career, it’s never been a question of money.”

Carroll came off the bench to score twice for Bordeaux on his debut, saving the club from an embarrassing defeat to Chateaubriant.