Olivier Giroud has just created a surprise. Exceptional guest of After Foot Thursday evening on RMC, the record holder for goals for the French team (57 in 137 caps) made an unexpected revelation concerning his future in Blue. The one who said goodbye after Euro 2024 and the defeat in the semi-final against Spain (2-1) is perhaps not completely looking to the past.
Giroud leaves the door open for the Blues
The Lille striker does not completely close the door to a return : “If there is a need to help out during a match or a gathering… It is not my style to refuse a selection even if I have announced my retirement. To be of service I could do it. » A statement which suggests the possibility of an unexpected comeback if necessary.
Giroud goes even further by talking about the 2026 World Cup: “In case of appeal for the 2026 World Cup? We can discuss, we'll see but we're not there yet. » The 38-year-old nevertheless recognizes that “there would really have to be a huge massacre” for Deschamps to call him. “There, there are five attackers missing and the coach is not calling me. He understood that I had turned the page. »
A record destined to fall
Concerning his record of 57 goals, Giroud is lucid against Mbappé who already has 52: “Of course he’s going to beat me. You have to be serious. He still has at least five, six, seven years in the French team. I hope he gets to 100 goals. » With humor, he adds: “I just hope he doesn't beat me before Christmas, to celebrate it properly. »
This openness to a return testifies to Giroud's deep attachment to the Blues. 2018 world champion, the Mastiff could therefore exceptionally put on the blue jersey again if the situation required it. A great proof of loyalty to Deschamps and the French team.
