While he will be at the end of his contract next June, Olivier Giroud will leave AC Milan. In any case, this is the feeling that dominates among the Rossoneri.
Olivier Giroud is back in France! The French world champion will indeed be at Roazon Park this Thursday for the return match of the Europa League play-offs. An evening which should be quiet for the Savoyard, AC Milan having won 3-0 in the first leg.
Olivier Giroud did not score against the Breton club. He nonetheless remains the Rossoneri’s best offensive weapon since the start of the season. His statistics speak for themselves, particularly in Serie A where the French world champion displays goals and assists. Third top scorer with 12 goals, the former Gunner is also the best passer in the championship with 8 assists.
Tempted by MLS
His performances have finally convinced the Milanese leaders of the need to extend their star striker, who is at the end of his contract next June. And this despite his 37 years. But according to Corriere dello Sport, the trend is increasingly moving towards a departure of the French striker.
“ I don’t know yet what will happen. But I know that I feel good here and that I have done great things here. It’s a true love story. We haven’t talked about extension yet, we’ll see and we’ll decide “, he had nevertheless said at the beginning of winter about his future, already taking care to add: ” There are also other countries, there will be more opportunities at the end of the season and I will make my decision as a footballer and a father. »
But according to the Italian daily, Olivier Giroud would now clearly lean towards a departure for MLS, a destination which has interested him for a long time and where several franchises have already expressed their interest, even offering him a reconversion plan. And his family is also reportedly pushing for a move across the Atlantic, leaving Milan’s leaders with little hope.
