Andy Carroll is earning less than the French minimum wage as he continues to rebuild his career in the country's fourth tier with Bordeaux. The former Ligue 1 outfit ran into financial trouble and have paid the price but have the former Liverpool man leading their line.

The 36-year-old, who once banked Newcastle£35million when he moved to Anfield, is earning just €1,614 (£1372.55) gross per month in the wine-loving city, which is less than €1,400 (£1200) after tax, according to L'Equipe. That figure is below the French minimum wage of €1,801.80 (£1532.25) gross for a 35-hour work week, which actually classifies Carroll as a part-time employee.

Carroll's modest deal reflects Bordeaux's current financial struggles with the club, who have claimed six French titles with their most recent in 2009, being plunged down to the National 2 after declaring bankruptcy last year. The tall forward, who played for England at Euro 2012, has scored eight goals so far this campaign, with seven matches remaining in the league.

Carroll once earned £80,000-a-week when he was on the books at Anfield, but he struggled to consistently produce and went on to play for the likes of West Brom and Reading before moving to France He could earn a €2,000 (£1700) bonus if he reaches ten goals or assists combined and has been open about how much he's loving life in France following several difficult moves in England.