Tag: Giroud
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…