Olivier Giroud in Lille, it’s signed



At 38, Olivier Giroud officially committed Tuesday evening in favor of the LOSC until 2026. A bet for him as for the northern club.

It’s official: Olivier Giroud will play Lille well next season. A few days after announcing his departure from Los Angeles FC, where he had only one season (5 goals in 38 matches in all competitions), the French striker was committed Tuesday evening in favor of LOSC until 2026.

“A legend of French football is putting on the DOGUES jersey todayIndicates the northern club, fifth in Ligue 1, on its X account (formerly Twitter). The LOSC and its president, Olivier Létang, are extremely honored to formalize the arrival at the club of Olivier Giroud. »»

At almost 39 years old, the top scorer in the history of the Blues found a championship he had left in 2012, while he was playing in Montpellier. He then joined Arsenal, before evolving under the colors of Chelsea, AC Milan and then of the LAFC. A North American adventure that will have turned short.

“Clear and limpid” for Olivier Giroud

“I am very happy and excited to return to France, at home, he rejoices in a press release. When Olivier Létang called me to offer me this challenge, it was clear and clear for me. It made sense to find Ligue 1 thirteen years after leaving it. »»

“I have always considered LOSC as a French top club. I also know many former Lille, whether Eden, Yo Cabaye, Debuch ‘, Rio, Ben’ Pavard … They all keep super memories of the club, with good values. The team made a very good last season and will play the Europa League ”, he added.

“” It is a young and talented group, who needs experienced players like me. So I will also be there in this role ”, concludes the 2018 world champion, who will have the heavy task of succeeding Jonathan David at the forefront of the Lille attack. It remains to be seen if, after its passage in MLS, Olivier Giroud can still evolve at the highest level.



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