Olivier Giroud
Lampard confirms Olivier Giroud could leave Chelsea in January
The Frenchman has started just two matches this campaign and is inside the final six months of his Chelsea deal, having joined the Blues from Arsenal in the 2018 January window. The 33-year-old was an unused substitute in Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup third round victory against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and fuelled speculation he is […]
Olivier Giroud fires warning to Frank Lampard over playing time
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud concedes he will have no option but to leave Chelsea in the January window should he continue to be left out of the team by Frank Lampard. The France international has made just four appearances this season, only one of which has come as a starter. Tammy Abraham has replaced Giroud […]
Giroud fires warning to Lampard and Tammy Abraham after losing Chelsea place
Olivier Giroud says he is determined to win his place back in the Chelsea starting eleven after dropping behind Tammy Abraham in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The France international has started just one of Chelsea’s four Premier League games so far this campaign, with Frank Lampard instead putting his faith in Abraham. The […]
Giroud slams Maurizio Sarri for signing Higuain
Olivier Giroud concedes he was annoyed by the signing of AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain, even after Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri offered him an explanation. The France international was reduced to a bit-part role in the Premier League last campaign and found chances to impress difficult to come by once Sarri convinced Chelsea to sign […]
Giroud mocks Arsenal during Chelsea’s Europa League celebrations on team bus
Olivier Giroud has caused some controversy in the wake of Chelsea’s 4-1 Europa League final win over Arsenal, having been filmed thanking his former team Arsenal as the Blues left the Olympic Stadium in Baku. Giroud left the Emirates in January of 2018, signing an 18-month deal with Chelsea after spending six years with the […]
Giroud reveals why Chelsea players were furious with him when he signed
Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud has revealed that his new team-mates were furious with him when he joined the club. Giroud signed an 18-month deal with Chelsea for an undisclosed fee in the January transfer window and he has scored five goals in his opening 17 appearances for Antonio Conte’s team. Just a few months before […]
Conte admits Chelsea have made a good signing
Antonio Conte has admitted that he has been delighted with the impact of Olivier Giroud at the club so far after signing for Chelsea in January. The France international opted to leave Arsenal and move to their local rivals after having found his first-team opportunities at The Emirates to be limited this campaign. Giroud has […]
Giroud explains the difference between Wenger and ‘special’ Conte
Olivier Giroud has explained the major difference between Antonio Conte and his former boss Wenger. The France international scored 105 goals during his six years at Arsenal before securing a £18m move to Chelsea in January. Giroud failed to find the net in his first two games for Chelsea before finally scoring a goal in […]