Tag: Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud played for Arsenal Football Club. The French forward joined Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012 for £9.6m. Giroud left Arsenal for Chelsea in 2018 for £18m. In total, he made 253 appearances for Arsenal and scored 105 goals. Giroud wore the number 12 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on September 30, 1986. Giroud currently plays for Chelsea.

France's defender WIlliam Saliba arrives in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on November 13, 2023 as part of the team's preparation for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament qualifying matches. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba could miss start of 24/25 season for Arsenal

Arsenal risk losing William Saliba for the start of next season due to his potential involvement in the Olympics. Will Henry's France call-up disrupt Arsenal's plans?
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Arsenal deal to sign Benzema was ‘practically already done’ says Suarez

Suarez revealed Karim Benzema nearly joined Arsenal in 2014. How would that have changed the club's history?
Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott, and Mathieu Flamini attend an Arsenal game at the Emirates Stadium

3 ex-Arsenal players return to watch Liverpool clash

Former Arsenal trio Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott, and Mathieu Flamini were all in attendance for the Gunners' win over Liverpool on Sunday.
France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Van Dijk names Arsenal strikers past & present as toughest opponents

Virgil van Dijk has named former Gunner Olivier Giroud as his toughest opponent, giving current Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus a mention as well.
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Top 10 Arsenal strikers under Arsene Wenger

Exploring Arsène Wenger's top 10 strikers at Arsenal, from Thierry Henry's legendary status to Olivier Giroud's memorable goals.
France's defender William Saliba attends a press conference at the Jassim-bin-Hamad Stadium in Doha on December 2, 2022, during the Qatar 2022 World Cup football tournament.(Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

William Saliba to start for France v Ireland

William Saliba is set to start for France in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ireland, due to Ibrahima Konaté's injury. Deschamps faces a defensive dilemma.

Aleksandr Kokorin: I turned down Arsenal

Former Dynamo Moscow striker Aleksandr Kokorin opens up about his decision to reject a move to Arsenal and the impact it had on his career.
Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez (L) and Arsenal's Spanish striker Lucas Perez are seen during a training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match against Bayern Munich at Arsenal's London Colney training ground on March 6, 2017. (Photo credit GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Lucas Perez on his time at Arsenal and being denied Barcelona transfer

Lucas Perez discusses his time at Arsenal, his impact on the pitch, and a failed transfer to Barcelona.
France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud celebrates winning the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud wants to return to London

Former Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud is reportedly considering a return to the Premier League and has expressed interest in joining Crystal Palace or Fulham.
HULL, ENGLAND: Chuba Akpom of Middlesbrough celebrates after victory in the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal training return as more move: Ex-Arsenal roundup

For reasons not every Arsenal fan understands, I like to keep an eye on what players and coaches get up to when they leave Arsenal, so here's a round-up of what some ex-Gunners have been up to this week.
France's forward #07 Antoine Griezmann (L) hugs France's forward #09 Olivier Giroud before the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

Thierry Henry loses 2nd French record

The World Cup in Qatar has delivered many things this winter but Thierry Henry will come out of the tournament with two of his French records in the hands of other players.
England's forward #17 Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between England and Senegal at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on December 4, 2022.(Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Bukayo Saka buzzing after England 3-0 win

Bukayo Saka scored his third World Cup goal as England brushed Senegal aside on Sunday night to set up a showdown with France in the quarter-finals and the Arsenal man couldn't have been happier after the final whistle.
AC Milan's French forward Olivier Giroud drinks sparkling wine as he celebrates during the winner's trophy ceremony after AC Milan won the Italian Serie A football match between Sassuolo and AC Milan, securing the "Scudetto" championship on May 22, 2022 at the Mapei - Citta del Tricolore stadium in Sassuolo. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud makes Tottenham admission

Olivier Giroud has been speaking about his desire to leave Chelsea in search of playing time, a search that left him so desperate, he would have even signed for Tottenham!
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Anders Limpar: Arsenal need a striker like Giroud

Arsenal must find another forward like former Gunner Olivier Giroud, according to Anders Limpar.
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 14: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier between France and Moldova on November 14, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud joins AC Milan on €6m 2-year deal with option for 3rd year

Olivier Giroud is now an AC Milan player with Ivan Gazidis no doubt playing a role in the Frenchman's arrival.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

West Ham considering £7m move for former Arsenal striker

West Ham are said to be considering a move for Olivier Giroud as the former Arsenal man struggles for time at Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Official: Chelsea extend Olivier Giroud’s contract

Olivier Giroud has agreed to remain at Chelsea despite it seeming like the former Arsenal favourite would be leaving the club this summer.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Chelsea extend Giroud contract and look to sign Mertens

Chelsea are extending the contract of Olivier Giroud and trying to sign Dries Mertens, according to reports, despite insubstantial links to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Giroud claims Chelsea blocked him from joining Spurs

Olivier Giroud says Chelsea blocked him from joining Spurs in the January transfer window, among other possible transfers.
Olivier Giroud of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Olivier Giroud offered pre-contract by Lazio

Former Arsenal forward and fan favourite, Olivier Giroud, has reportedly been offered a pre-contract by Lazio ahead of a free move in the summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

David Ornstein: Olivier Giroud will stay with Chelsea

Olivier Giroud will stay with Chelsea until the end of the season, despite his struggles for games and interest from Tottenham Hotspur, according to David Ornstein.
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 14: Olivier Giroud of France celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier between France and Moldova on November 14, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Giroud open to joining Tottenham: Chelsea blocking move

Olivier Giroud is open to a move to Tottenham Hotspur this window, with the club offering him a 1.5-year contract, but Chelsea are blocking it as things stand.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud to leave Chelsea for Inter Milan in permanent deal

Olivier Giroud is on his way to Italy after Chelsea and Inter Milan reportedly agreed a €5m plus bonuses deal for the 33-year-old.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud close to joining Inter Milan

Inter Milan are close to signing Olivier Giroud from Chelsea, with only a small difference between their valuations, according to reports in Italy.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud urged to join Tottenham

Olivier Giroud has been urged to join Tottenham as the player looks to leave Chelsea in order to gain more playing time.

2 Arsenal men feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of the decade

Two Arsenal forwards feature in top 10 Premier League goalscorers of last decade but it is Sergio Aguero who is the king.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud: I can’t accept my role at Chelsea – I know what I’m...

Olivier Giroud says he can't accept his current role at Chelsea and he believes he won the battle for a starting position against Alvaro Morata and Gonzalo Higuain.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring Arsenal’s first goal against Olympique Lyonnais in pre-season (Photo via Twitter / Arsenal)

Finally a true heir to Henry: In Praise of Pierre

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has, I think it's fair to say, been quite the success at Arsenal Football Club.
Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech gestures on the pitch after the UEFA Europa League first leg quarter-final football match between Arsenal and CSKA Moscow at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 5, 2018. Arsenal won the game 4-1. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL

Petr Cech responds to rumours he’s set to rejoin Chelsea

Petr Cech says no decision has been made about his future amid reports he is set to join Chelsea this summer when he retires from playing football.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea reacts during the UEFA Europa League Semi Final Second Leg match between Chelsea and Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge on May 09, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud finally leaves Arsenal

When Olivier Giroud was sold to Chelsea to allow Arsenal to bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang it seemed like he'd merely gone on loan but with his latest comments, the Frenchman has finally left Arsenal for good.

Olivier Giroud banned from driving

Olivier Giroud has been banned from driving after admitting his fourth offence in the 12 months since he left Arsenal.
KIEV, UKRAINE - MARCH 14: Olivier Giroud of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Dynamo Kyiv and Chelsea at NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on March 14, 2019 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud not happy being back-up at Chelsea, could move for free

Former Arsenal man, and fan favourite, Olivier Giroud is not happy being back up at Chelsea and could be available on a free transfer this summer.
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Episode 179: Not such a Blue Monday

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss the smiting of Chelsea and the power of tactical flexibility. They also...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud: If I score, I will respect everyone

Olivier Giroud expects a warm welcome from the Arsenal fans at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and he insists he won't celebrate if he scores.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 29: Olivier Giroud of Arsenal celebrates with teammates Theo Walcott and Sead Kolainac after scoring 4-2 during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal v SL Benfica during the Emirates Cup at Emirates Stadium on July 29, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Barcelona make signing Olivier Giroud a ‘priority’

FC Barcelona are trying to bring yet another Arsenal fan favourite to the Camp Nou, with Olivier Giroud reportedly on their radar, according to reports in Spain.
France's forward Olivier Giroud drinks after a training session in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines on March 26, 2016 ahead of a friendly football match against Russia. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Olivier Giroud continues to be an LGBTQ+ ally

Olivier Giroud has always been an ally in the LGBT fight and the former Arsenal forward has again spoken out about homophobia in football.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Giroud: Chelsea is the top club in England

Olivier Giroud thinks Chelsea are the top club in England, despite spending over five years with Arsenal, according to recent quotes reported in France.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of France and Steve Mandanda of France celebrate their World Cup victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final on March 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst / Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid meet with Chelsea about Olivier Giroud

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in bringing Olivier Giroud to Spain just six months after he left Arsenal.
France's forward Alexandre Lacazette looks on during a press conference in Clairefontaine en Yvelines on August 28, 2017, as part of the team's preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying football match against Netherlands and Luxembourg. / AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE

Lacazette ‘deeply disappointed and affected’

L’Equipe claim that Alexandre Lacazette is ‘deeply disappointed and affected’ by missing out on World Cup selection and only making the reserve list.
Olivier Giroud after signing for Chelsea in January 2018

Nicholas: Giroud didn’t want to leave Arsenal

Charlie Nicholas claims Olivier Giroud didn't want to leave Arsenal in January, but the striker just had to accept what happened in the end, as he didn't have much choice.