Andy Carroll assina com Liverpool e recebe a camisa de Fernando Torres
Avaliado em £ 35 milhões (R$ 93,1 milhões), novo camisa 9 é a maior contratação da história dos Reds. Vínculo de ex-Newcastle vai até 2016
Precavido com a venda de Fernando Torres, o Liverpool conseguiu o seu atacante substituto nos minutos finais do mercado de inverno europeu. Os Reds anunciaram nesta segunda-feira a contratação de Andy Carroll, ex-Newcastle, por exorbitantes £ 35 milhões (R$ 93,1 milhões), valor recorde do clube. A transferência demorou por conta dos exames médicos e da inscrição do jogador na Premier League.
Aos 22 anos, a jovem promessa inglesa soma 11 gols no Campeonato Inglês e já figura nas convocações de Fabio Capello no English Team. Ele receberá de presente a camisa do jogador espanhol e vestirá a 9 até junho de 2016, duração do seu contrato - mesmo período do agora companheiro Luis Suárez.
Apesar de curta, a carreira de Andy Carroll já é movimentada. Polêmico fora dos campos, o jogador já foi acusado de agredir a namorada e teve até o carro queimado na porta de casa.
Club career
Newcastle United
Carroll, an occasional scorer in Newcastle's reserve team, was given his first team debut in a UEFA Cup tie against Palermo on 2 November 2006 when he appeared as a late substitute to become the youngest ever player to represent Newcastle in Europe, at the age of 17 years and 300 days.
He made his FA Cup debut on 17 January 2007, appearing as substitute for the last 10 minutes in the 5–1 home defeat to Birmingham City. On 25 February 2007, Carroll made his Premier League debut for Newcastle, coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute in the 1–0 defeat to Wigan Athletic, almost scoring in the process; only a good save from Wigan goalkeeper John Filan prevented him from scoring his first Newcastle goal.
In 2007, he was the recipient of the "Wor Jackie Milburn Trophy", given each year to the rising star of North-East football however this is just awarded to Newcastle players.
On 29 July 2007, Carroll scored his first senior goal in a 2–0 friendly wi over Juventus, with a left foot shot. After the match, Carroll received praise from Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, who tipped Carroll to have a big future.
Preston North End loan
On 14 August, Carroll signed on a six month loan with Preston North End, and made his debut for them in the League Cup against Morecambe on the same day.Carroll was sent off playing for Preston against Scunthorpe United on 18 September. He scored his first Championship goal, and his first English league goal, against Leicester City on 6 November. He returned to Newcastle in January after a rather unsuccessful time.
Return to Newcastle
Carroll made his first appearance for Newcastle in the 2008–09 season on 20 October, coming on as a substitute for Shola Ameobi at home to Manchester City. Carroll scored his first competitive goal for Newcastle on his first ever home start with a header against West Ham United in a 2–2 draw on 10 January 2009. He signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him with Newcastle until 2013.
Following the departures of first team strikers Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins in the aftermath of Newcastle's relegation, Carroll was paired with Shola Ameobi in attack for Newcastle in the start of the season.His first league goal in the Championship came on 16 September 2009 against Blackpool with a header. By 2010 Carroll was playing almost every game, in a new strike partnership with Peter Løvenkrands. This partnership accounted for more than half of the club's goals in 2010. Carroll finished the season as Newcastle's top scorer, with 19 goals in all competitions, 17 in the league.
Carroll was given squad number 9 for the 2010–11 season, a number with great significance for Newcastle United supporters, as it has been worn in the past for Newcastle by the likes of Jackie Milburn, Malcolm Macdonald and Alan Shearer. Carroll scored his first career hat-trick against Aston Villa in the their 6–0 win in the Premier League on 22 August 2010. Carroll captained Newcastle for the first time on 3 October 2010 when he came on as a substitute for Kevin Nolan against Manchester City. In October 2010, Carroll signed a new 5 year contract, keeping him at the club until 2015. Carroll scored Newcastle's third in a 3–1 victory over Liverpool at St. James' Park on 11 December 2010, a low 25 yard drive.
Liverpool
On 31 January 2011, Liverpool put in a bid of £30 million for Carroll which was rejected. Newcastle then rejected an improved offer of £35 million until eventually Carroll handed in a transfer request. Liverpool then had a bid accepted in excess of £35 million for the player and, following a medical examination, the transfer was completed shortly before the deadline. Liverpool confirmed that Carroll would wear the No. 9 jersey previously worn by Fernando Torres who left Anfield for Chelsea also on deadline day in the same transfer window.
International career
On 11 September 2007, Carroll made his England under-19 debut against Belarus, scoring in the 4–0 victory On 12 March 2009, Carroll, fresh from signing a new contract at Newcastle, was called up to the England U-20s for a match against Italy U-20s, but was withdrawn from the squad and replaced by Hal Robson-Kanu of Swindon Town.
Carroll received his first call up to the England U-21s on 5 August 2009. He made his debut on 11 August 2009 against Holland, coming on as a second half substitute. On his second cap with the under-21 team, on 9 October 2009 against Macedonia U-21s, he scored two goals and assisted another as England romped to a 6–3 win.
His performances for Newcastle earned him a call up to the England squad for the friendly against France on 17 November 2010. Carroll passed a late fitness test to start the match. England boss Fabio Capello recently stated his desire to partner Carroll up front with Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney for the forthcoming international games in the Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Style of play
Carroll has been compared to Newcastle legend Alan Shearer, and also to former Newcastle and Everton striker Duncan Ferguson due to his skill in the air. He is referred to as a classic No. 9 centre forward, owing to his strength, powerful shot, and excellent heading ability. Former Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan stated "he is probably in the top three headers of a ball I have ever seen in football".
After Newcastle's game at home to Blackpool, Ian Holloway, Blackpool manager, described Carroll as the best striker in the Premier League.
Personal life
Born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, Carroll attended Brighton Avenue Primary School and Joseph Swan School.
Carroll has been involved in many off-the-pitch incidents in his career. On 14 September 2008, Carroll was arrested by police in Newcastle responding to a report that a woman had been assaulted, and later accepted a police caution for assault. On 7 December 2009, he was arrested in the aftermath of a nightclub fight, again in Newcastle, accused of smashing glass in a man's face. He was charged with assault and in October 2010 he pleaded guilty to common assault and was fined £1,000. He was also ordered to pay £2,500 compensation.He was also involved in an incident on the training ground which allegedly left teammate Steven Taylor with a broken jaw though no charges were filed according to police. Carroll reportedly suffered a broken hand in the incident, and he was shortly photographed in a pop concert with bandages to both hands. Then-Newcastle manager Chris Hughton and club representatives declined to comment any further on the incident. On 18 October 2010, Carroll was charged with assaulting a former girlfriend. Claiming self-defence, and having given a local hotel as his address, Carroll was granted bail on the condition that he resides with Newcastle captain Kevin Nolan until the case resumes in January. The charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence.Two days following his bail, Carroll's car was set on fire whilst parked on Nolan's driveway, with the club captain's garage door also being daubed with obscenities.
Carroll and his ex-girlfriend have a daughter, born 15 September 2009.
Whilst on international duty, Carroll, Scott Sinclair and Ryan Bertrand were sent home from the England U-19s squad after breaking a curfew on 14 October 2007 during preparation for a match against Romania U-19s. Carroll was also involved in a training ground fight with teammate Charles N'Zogbia over a late tackle from the Frenchman, but then-Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear decided not to punish the two.
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