Overview

• Dagenham & Redbridge announced its sale to Qatari private investors on July 12, immediately unveiling Carroll as a free-transfer signing and minority stakeholder.
• Carroll signed on a free transfer after leaving French fourth-tier side Bordeaux, foregoing higher-paying offers to join the National League South club.
• At 36, he has committed to both playing duties and boardroom leadership, drawing on his Premier League and international experience.
• The decision is driven by family proximity as Carroll seeks to base his career in East London and make his matches accessible to his five children.
• The investment and Carroll’s combined playing and leadership roles underpin the club’s bid to climb back into the Football League.