Andy Carroll 'unable to pay rent' with Bordeaux salary after dropping to fourth tier

Newcastle legend 'is living in Monaco but can't afford to pay rent' after dropping to French fourth tier with Bordeaux

Andy Carroll has reportedly fallen on hard times after dropping to the French fourth tier with Bordeaux. The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker is said to be unable to pay his rent in Monaco after his wages were slashed. Carroll joined Bordeaux in the summer of 2022, but the club was relegated to the Championnat National 2 at the end of the season. The 34-year-old has made just six appearances for Bordeaux this season, and has not scored a goal.

According to reports in France, Carroll is now living in Monaco, but is struggling to pay his rent. The striker is said to be earning just €10,000 per month at Bordeaux, which is a significant reduction on his previous salary at Newcastle. Carroll is said to be considering leaving Bordeaux in January, and has been linked with a move to the Middle East.

Carroll's fall from grace is a sad reminder of the dangers of gambling on a move to a foreign league. The striker was once one of the most highly-rated players in England, but his career has been blighted by injuries and off-field problems. Carroll is now 34 years old, and it is unlikely that he will ever return to the heights that he once reached.

• Carroll joined Bordeaux in the summer of 2022.
• Bordeaux was relegated to the Championnat National 2 at the end of the season.
• Carroll has made just six appearances for Bordeaux this season.
• Carroll is now living in Monaco.
• Carroll is struggling to pay his rent.
• Carroll is said to be considering leaving Bordeaux in January.