It will probably be one of the most unexpected transfers of this transfer window. Like Paul Pogba, who will sign in Monaco, another 2018 world champion is on the verge of engaging in Ligue 1.. It is therefore Olivier Giroud.
The top scorer in the history of the French team had left Europe to take over the management of the United States, to join Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC. The adventure was beautiful on a personal level, in California, but much less on the sporting level, where the tricolor center forward has only scored 5 goals in 37 games in all competitions.
Giroud, a last match and then leaves
Olivier Giroud had signed a contract until December 2025 with the LAFC, but Foot Mercato indicates that there was an activated clause by the club for a separation from this summer. After discussion with the player, Californian leaders agreed to release. The team confirms that Giroud will play a last match between MLS (on the night of Sunday to Monday against Vancouver) before returning to France.
The former Montpellier player, who then shone at Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan, will therefore engage with LOSC. An agreement was reached with the DOGUES, adds Foot Mercato, which specifies that the discussions focused on a one -year contract, with another optional season.
Some details remain to be settled, as often, but Giroud should join the workforce of Bruno Genesio, who lost Jonathan David in the offseason. This return to Ligue 1, is almost 39 years old, asks a few questions on the sport. But the power of attraction is undeniable …
