Reading FC sign star striker
Former Newcastle and England striker Andy Carroll signs short-term deal
Reading have signed striker Andy Carroll on a short-term contract which will run until mid-January 2022.
The 32-year-old brings a wealth of experience to Veljko Paunovic’s squad, having spent the last decade playing his football in the Premier League for the likes of Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham United.
Capped nine times for England, Carroll arrived at Bearwood Park first thing on Monday morning before completing a medical and the relevant paperwork at the Royals’ training ground. He will now aim to sharpen his match fitness.
Royals boss Veljko Paunovic said:
“This is a deal which we have been working on for some time and are confident it is the right move for both player and club. Andy is looking for a new challenge in his career and we need a player with his quality and vast experience! So this is a great match and I’m really looking forward to working with Andy over the next couple of months.”
Out of contract last summer, Carroll has kept himself fit, waiting for the right opportunity to accept his next challenge. And that opportunity has arisen with the Royals.
Royals Chief Executive Dayong Pang said:
“With long-term injuries to two of our key goalscorers, our strength in depth in attack has understandably been limited all season, so I am very pleased that Andy has agreed to join us. With a proven eye for goal, I am sure he will offer our first team squad something different as we approach another busy period of Championship football.”