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  • Why Arsenal will not finish in top four – Giroud

    Why Arsenal will not finish in top four – Giroud

    Former Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud, has said the Gunners’ limited spending power will stop them from finishing in top four.

    Mikel Arteta splashed out almost £150million in the summer on Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Nuno Tavares and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

    Last season, Arsenal finished outside the European places for the first time in 25 years.

    Arteta is hoping his reinforcements will help the team get continental football this season.

    But Giroud feels Arteta will need time to get them back into the top four.

    When asked how long it will be until Arsenal finish in the top four again, Giroud told talkSPORT: “Wow, that’s a good question! I think Mikel Arteta has got time to come back in the top four.

    “But sometimes the problem is that money plays a huge part in success also.

    “When you see Chelsea after winning the Champions League spend over £80million (£97.5m) on Romelu Lukaku to reinforce the forward line and after spending a lot of millions the year before, I think money plays a huge part.

    “That’s the thing with Arsenal. Maybe they don’t put as much in as their opponents.”

  • Newcastle would suit Frank Lampard – Giroud

    Newcastle would suit Frank Lampard – Giroud

    AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud says Frank Lampard would be a success at Newcastle United.

    Giroud’s former Chelsea manager is being linked with Steve Bruce’s job at Newcastle following the club’s takeover.

    He told talkSPORT: “I talked to him a little bit last year.

    “I think he’s looking forward to a good challenge to come back as a manager. It’s a good option definitely for him.

    “I think Newcastle is a big team in the Prem and it’s a good challenge for him to bounce back and show his quality.”

    Lampard has been out of football since his sacking by Chelsea in January.

  • Giroud has early message for AC Milan fans

    Giroud has early message for AC Milan fans

    Olivier Giroud has sent an early message to AC Milan fans.

    The former Chelsea striker arrived on Thursday and had his medical on Friday, before completing the transfer with his signature.

    Milan officially announced the arrival of Giroud on their official website today and he has now sent a message to the Rossoneri fans.

    “Hi Milan fans,” he wrote online. “I’m very proud to have Italian origins and I can’t wait to start this exciting adventure with you.

    “I thank Ivan Gazidis, whom I have known for a long time, Paolo Maldini, Frederic Massara and coach [Stefano] Pioli for the welcome. Forza Milan.”

  • Chelsea striker Giroud in Milan at La Madonnina clinic

    Chelsea striker Giroud in Milan at La Madonnina clinic

    Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is undergoing an AC Milan medical this morning.

    With a bid accepted by Chelsea and personal terms over a two-year contract agreed, Giroud was snapped outside the famous La Madonnina clinic in Milan.

    It is at the La Madonnina where Milan hold their medicals and Giroud is currently undergoing tests.

  • Maldini confirms Chelsea striker joining AC Milan

    Maldini confirms Chelsea striker joining AC Milan

    AC Milan technical director Paulo Maldini has confirmed Olivier Giroud will complete a move to the club.

    Milan reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the French striker for €2m.

    The 34-year-old is now travelling to Milan to undergo a medical.

    “Yes, [Giroud] should arrive tomorrow,” Maldini told DAZN.

    “Olivier is a champion and a fresh winner of the Champions League.

    “He is a very reliable player, what we were looking for since we need experienced players like him.

    We are the youngest team in Serie A.”

    Maldini also didn’t rule out signing another striker.

    “A young striker could also arrive,” he added.

    “The idea is to lay the foundations for the team and then perhaps wait for the final phase of the transfer market.”

  • I’m not finished, grandpa is not dead – Giroud

    I’m not finished, grandpa is not dead – Giroud

    Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has rejected claims he could retire after Euro 2020.

    The 34-year-old France international has been on the fringes for France so far at the tournament. Having been an unused substitute against Germany, he was brought on as a substitute in the 76th minute against Hungary.

    Giroud, however, stated that he still has the hunger of a 20-year-old.

    Giroud told Le Figaro: “I’m not finished, far from it. Count on me, grandpa is not dead!

    “I’m almost 35 but have the hunger of a 20-year-old guy.”

    Giroud has full faith in himself and believes that his aerial prowess is a useful asset.

    He said: “The France team has a fairly incredible strike force, but I have a card to play because there are no other players with my profile. I am here to respond and bring what I want.

    “I know how to do it with the team. I have the desire and, if the young people want to move me, they will have to be ready too.”

  • I was affected by Giroud’s complaints – Mbappe

    I was affected by Giroud’s complaints – Mbappe

    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe admits he was “affected” by Olivier Giroud’s complaints about his France team-mates not passing to him but insists he does not want to turn it into a big issue.

    Giroud said after his side beat Bulgaria in a friendly that he was not receiving the ball despite runs into dangerous areas in the box.

    The comments were interpreted as a dig at Mbappe and the 22-year-old says he would have preferred if Giroud had spoken to him privately instead of airing his grievances to the press.

    “I spoke with Olivier Giroud. Everyone knows what happened,” Mbappe said at a press conference.

    “It is true that I was a little affected by it. But we are not going to make a big deal about it because we are here to represent France, that is the most important thing.

    “What he said didn’t bother me more than that, I’m a striker and I’ve had this feeling 365 times in a game.

    “I congratulated him in the locker room, he didn’t say anything to me and then I heard from the press. He didn’t say anything bad. It’s more the fact of talking about it publicly, I would have preferred to let him come and be even more vocal in the locker room. But that’s not a problem, these are small trifles. The team does not need us to get in the way.”

  • Mbappe rejects apology from Giroud ahead of Euros

    Mbappe rejects apology from Giroud ahead of Euros

    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe is still furious with French teammate Olivier Giroud, despite the Chelsea man making an apology to Mbappe.

    Giroud spoke to the media after France’s 3-0 win over Bulgaria in a warmup game.

    He mentioned how he was not getting enough passes from his teammates, which Mbappe felt was a personal insult towards him.

    Per RMC Sport, Mbappe was ready to give a press conference to respond to Giroud’s claims.

    Giroud tried to speak with Mbappe to clear up the matter, but the PSG forward was still unhappy.

    After the Bulgaria game, Giroud told reporters: “Sometimes you make the runs and ball is not arriving. Perhaps we could have found each other better, there it is.”

  • Nice to hear Zlatan Ibrahimovic praise – Giroud

    Nice to hear Zlatan Ibrahimovic praise – Giroud

    Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud appreciates praise from AC Milan centre-forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

    Before Giroud signed new terms with Chelsea on Friday, Ibrahimovic talked up the Frenchman joining him at AC Milan.

    The France striker told RMC: “Ibrahimovic’s words? I really like the character, his character, his way of expressing himself and his outspokenness. Even if sometimes it’s a bit violent.

    “It’s good, I take it as an additional motivation. But today, it is out of the question to talk about my future. It is one option, Milan, among others. Today, there is no question of talking about my future, but it’s always nice to hear Zlatan say that kind of thing.”

  • Deschamps insists Giroud and Benzema sit with eachother at France meals

    Deschamps insists Giroud and Benzema sit with eachother at France meals

    Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud will be seated next to Real Madrid ace Karim Benzema during France’s team meals at Clairefontaine.

    Prior to his recall, Benzema took aim at Giroud in the press over his place in France’s squad.

    L’Equipe says coach Didier Deschamps has placed the Madrid star in a rather awkward position during meals at the French training base.

    The 33-year-old will be sat next to Chelsea star Giroud, as well as Antoine Griezmann, Leo Dubois, Raphael Varane, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard and Hugo Lloris.

    Benzema’s return has come as a huge boost for Deschamps, who already boasts a very strong squad. The 33-year-old’s inclusion makes the reigning world champions strong contenders to lift the trophy at Wembley on July 11.