As the end of his career as a professional player approaches, Olivier Giroud spoke about his future.
Despite his 37 years, Olivier Giroud continues to perform. Whether with AC Milan – 8 goals (3 assists) in 15 matches since the start of the season – or the France team, of which he is the top scorer in history and with whom he has just scored two new achievements, Saturday evening, against Gibraltar (14-0 victory for the Blues). Therefore, the former Montpellier does not see himself hanging up his boots in the near future, he who should also extend his lease with the Rossoneri until June 2025.
“I am not eternal, Olivier Giroud first recalled during an interview with JDD. As long as my body allows me, I try to push the limits, I don’t set any for myself. And to have maximum pleasure. I’m truly a lover of the game and I’m not ready to stop. Besides, I still have gas, right? »
“I think I will stay in football”
The Savoyard then spoke about his post-career. “A reconversion in the world of football? I’ve already been asked the question, obviously. Football is something where I have a certain legitimacy, and it’s my passion, so I think I will stay in football,” he confided.
Although he sees himself remaining in the world of football after his playing career, Giroud does not see himself coaching. ” Coach ? I don’t think so, at least for the moment, I don’t have the desire and I don’t know if I will have the energy and the will one day, because it’s very demanding.he indicated. Sports director, it’s a position that I would like because you touch on several things within a club: recruitment policy, the first team, the academy… But I say that today, it can to change. »
