The French striker Olivier Giroud, who is now a veteran and has reportedly signed for Major League Soccer (MLS) club, will move to the Los Angeles Football Club this summer. The 37-year-old, who is now without a contract with AC Milan, is predicted to sign for a 1.5-year term with the California-based sporting team.
Moving to LAFC will be the achievement of Giroud’s eighth club since his professional career started with Grenoble in 2005. Before settling down at Istres and Tours, he attained fame at Montpellier where he won Ligue 1 Title in 2012. Besides, he spent nine years in England playing for Arsenal FC from 2012 to 2018 and Chelsea FC from 2018 until 2021, where he won the UEFA Champions League (UCL) in 2021.
At his club and country level, with 57 goals scored by Giroud in 131 matches, he has up to now been the most satisfactory French striker. Known to be one of the main group of France team winning FIFA World Cup 2018 along side finishing as the runners-up of Euro 2020 event.
At the club, one can expect some unusual reunion as Giroud will unite with his France teammate and close friend Hugo Lloris who joined the club earlier this year. The pairing of these players is anticipated to have a decisive impact on LAFC’s road to MLS proclamations in the ensuing seasons.
Key Points:
- Olivier Giroud has agreed to join Los Angeles FC on a 1.5-year deal.
- The move will mark Giroud’s eighth club since starting his professional career.
- Giroud is France’s all-time leading scorer with 57 goals in 131 appearances.
- He will reunite with his former France teammate Hugo Lloris at LAFC.
Additional Information:
- Giroud is expected to join LAFC on August 1, 2024.
- He will wear the number 9 shirt for the club.
- LAFC currently sit in second place in the Western Conference standings.
Conclusion:
The signing of the former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud to the MLS club Los Angeles FC is a real boost for them. The striker carries tons of experience and the eye for goal which will raise the value of the team. He is also could be considered a fans favorite and is widely anticipated to be one of the key players in the game retaining and collecting silverware in the years ahead.
