French striker Olivier Giroud confirmed Monday that he will depart AC Milan to join MLS when his contract expires this summer.
Giroud announces Milan departure; LAFC to announce striker
There have been previous reports that the 37-year-old former World Cup champion plans to join countryman Hugo Lloris at LAFC.
OFFICIAL: Olivier Giroud leaves AC Milan at the end of the season as he’s joining MLS side LAFC.
It’s the end of an era for Giroud in Europe, now set for MLS move.“I’m proud for what I did here at Milan, I’ll play my final games and then I’ll move to MLS”. pic.twitter.com/Pg3XykteFj
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 13, 2024
Olivier Giroud has signed with LAFC.
— Favian Renkel (@FavianRenkel) May 13, 2024
"The next two games will be my last for Milan," he said in an interview published on AC Milan's official channels. "My career will continue in MLS. I'm very proud of everything I've done here at Milan across three seasons. It's the right time to announce it."
"...my story with Milan ends this year, but Milan will forever remain in my heart," he added.
Breaking: Olivier Giroud announces his departure from Milan by the end of the current season pic.twitter.com/kCsXq5EFcC
— Milan Eye (@MilanEye) May 13, 2024
The all-time leading goal scorer for France, Giroud has accumulated 57 goals in 131 matches. He helped Les Bleus win the 2018 World Cup over Croatia.
Giroud has scored 14 goals this season at AC Milan. His professional totals include 285 goals in 716 matches with 13 trophies across his stops with AC Milan, Chelsea (2018-21), Arsenal (2012-18) and in his native France.
48 goals, 20 assists, and one Serie A trophy.
37-year-old Olivier Giroud left his mark in Milan pic.twitter.com/ThiMcPL7eA— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 13, 2024
(Field Level Media)
