Olivier Giroud
Olivier Giroud confirms decision over Chelsea future
Olivier Giroud has insisted he wants to remain at Stamford Bridge for the rest of the campaign but has told Frank Lampard that he wants more minutes on the pitch. The 34-year-old striker strengthened his case to start this weekend more by scoring all four goals in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions […]
Olivier Giroud makes Champions League history as Chelsea beat Sevilla
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud became the oldest player to score a Champions League hat-trick as he scored four goals to help the blues destroy Sevilla 4-0 and guarantee top spot in Group E. The France international had endured a frustrating campaign at the club, with summer signing Timo Werner and Tammy Abraham ahead of him […]
Lampard makes huge promise to Giroud ahead of January transfer window
Frank Lampard accepts he faces a dilemma ahead of the January window with regards to Olivier Giroud’s future, but promised the striker he will get more game time ahead of the European Championships. The 34-year-old has struggled to force his way into the team this season, but made the most of his opportunity against Rennes […]
Olivier Giroud’s agent hits out at Lampard playing Chelsea star ahead of him
Olivier Giroud’s agent, Michael Manuello, says Lampard playing Tammy Abraham ahead of the Frenchman recently is ‘not fair’, given his superb form towards the end of last campaign. The France international was on fire for Chelsea after coming into the team in February after the ankle injury to Abraham. Giroud scored a remarkable eight goals […]
Giroud explains why he’s not worried about the arrival of Timo Werner
Olivier Giroud says he’s not bothered about the arrival of Timo Werner as he believes he still has something unique to offer in the Chelsea team. The France international has been in good form since the season restarted, as he has scored seven goals in all competitions for Frank Lampard’s side. ‘Werner’s arrival is an […]
Giroud reveals Europa League final motivation to prove Arsenal wrong
Olivier Giroud has revealed his determination to prove Arsenal were wrong to let him leave helped motivate him in the Europa League final last year, with the forward scoring to help Chelsea defeat his former team. Arsenal had allowed the Frenchman to leave back in January 2018, with Giroud winning the FA Cup in his first campaign at Stamford Bridge before […]
Griezmann defends Giroud after Benzema ‘go-kart’ comments
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann has defended Olivier Giroud after Karim Benzema branded the Chelsea player a ‘go-kart’ player. Benzema, who has been exiled from the France national side in recent years, aimed a dig at Giroud, saying he was Formula 1 and his rival striker was ‘go-kart’. ‘You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting, and […]
Giroud shuts down Benzema with perfect response to ‘go-kart’ comments
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has issued a classy response after he was unflatteringly likened to a ‘go-kart’ by Karim Benzema. Benzema has continually been left out of Deschamps’ plans since 2015 after he was placed under formal investigation in connection with a sex tape blackmail plot which involved Mathieu Valbuena. This meant the Real Madrid […]
‘You don’t compare Formula 1 with karting’ – Benzema takes huge swipe at Giroud
Olivier Giroud may have led the line as France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia but Real Madrid player Karim Benzema is in no doubt who is the better striker. Benzema has not played for his country since before the Euro 2016 tournament in which they made the final, and has however been unable to add to his […]
Olivier Giroud agrees terms with Inter Milan
Inter Milan officials have held talks with Olivier Giroud’s agents and agreed terms for a January transfer move, according to reports. The France international whose Chelsea deal expires in the summer window, has agreed a two-and-a-half year deal to join the Italian giants. However, Inter Milan have yet to agree a deal with the Blues, […]