Olivier Giroud v Bournemouth — LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 27: Steve Cook of AFC Bournemouth (L) and Olivier Giroud of Arsenal (R) battle for possession during the Premier League match between Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on November 27, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Watch: Giroud reveals he almost joined Celtic or Middlesbrough

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Dec 10, 2016

Olivier Giroud recently took part in Arsenal’s official Youtube channel’s segment known as ‘Arsenal Albums’, in which the players go through pictures from their footballing past and explain them.

Somewhat surprisingly, the striker revealed that before he joined Montpellier from Tours, he had the chance to join Celtic or Middlesbrough. However, he wanted to stay in France.

He went on to explain how he always wanted to play in the Premier League and Arsenal was his preferred team. Hardly surprising considering he’s French.

It’s a slightly bittersweet video considering that the 30-year-old only has 18 months left on his Arsenal contract.

Hopefully, he chooses to stay.