Olivier Giroud, France's prolific goalscorer and a stalwart of European soccer, has signed a contract to join Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC (LAFC) this summer, a source close to the player announced on Tuesday. confirmed by.
The 37-year-old, whose contract with Italian giants AC Milan expires at the end of this season, has signed an 18-month deal with 2022 MLS Cup champions LAFC, starting August 1, according to reports circulating in France. He plans to do so.
LAFC will be Giroud's eighth stop in an illustrious 20-year career, a journey packed with victories and milestones across the world of football.
Giroud's journey began with French club Grenoble, with impressive spells at Istres and Tours paving the way for his rise at Montpellier, where he won Ligue 1 honors in 2012 and etched his name into domestic glory. .
The experienced striker then embarked on a notable chapter in England, representing Arsenal from 2012 to 2018, before spending three fruitful seasons in the colors of London rivals Chelsea, earning him a place in the 2021 Champions League. It culminated in the ultimate moment of victory.
Giroud's impact on Italy in 2021 caused a stir, and he contributed to AC Milan's Serie A victory the following year, adding another accolade to his illustrious resume.
With an astonishing 57 goals in 131 appearances, Giroud has established himself as France's all-time top scorer, a testament to his enduring talent on the international stage.he helped me Les Bleus We will lift the World Cup trophy in 2018.
Joining LAFC marks a reunion of sorts for Giroud, a former international who retired from the national team and moved to LAFC after France's brave but heartbreaking defeat to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. Reunited with team captain and close friend Hugo Lloris.
The union of Giroud and Lloris at LAFC not only represents a combination of immense talent, but also a bond forged through shared experience and a constant pursuit of excellence, leading to an interesting chapter in the story of Major League Soccer. Set the stage for.
