Future Los Angeles FC player, Olivier Giroud, at the age of 37, is in the twilight of his career. Last month, the person concerned resolved the question of his international status: “ There are five meetings in the season and it seems complicated to me… To be honest, I have to say that this will be my last competition with the Blues. We must give way to young people. (…) You also have to know not to overdo the season. You have to find the right balance. I always said I was going to stop when my body asked me to… »
The time has come, and Olivier Giroud is preparing with the Blues for his last challenge under the flags: Euro 2024 in Germany, with at least three matches to be played soon against Austria, the Netherlands and Poland. Before that, this Sunday evening, the former Montpellier player will play for the last time in France in the tricolor jersey – in Bordeaux – as part of a friendly match against Canada.
“I hope he will have a nice tribute”
“ Obviously there will be a lot of emotions, a lot of details, memories that resurface, but you have to put that aside and enjoy every moment once again.the person concerned recently whispered in the perspective of these farewells. Emotion must not take over. There is still a competition to win, even if it will be special for me. »
For his teammates too. “ Olivier, this will be his last match in France with the France jersey, it’s his last dance, I hope he will have a nice tribute. He deserves itjudge Antoine Griezmann, surveyed on the subject this Saturday at a press conference. He is the ideal player for a coach. I have a lot of respect for him and everything he has done. » With 132 caps to date, Olivier Giroud can boast of being the top scorer in the history of the Blues, with 57 international achievements. The adventure with the French team for him began in 2011, on November 11, during a friendly match against the United States.
