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.
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Olivier Giroud makes Tottenham admission
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Chelsea confirm deal with former Arsenal fan favourite
Olivier Giroud has agreed to remain at Chelsea despite it seeming like the former Arsenal favourite would be leaving the club this summer.
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Chelsea are extending the contract of Olivier Giroud and trying to sign Dries Mertens, according to reports, despite insubstantial links to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Former Gunner admits he was blocked from joining Spurs
Olivier Giroud says Chelsea blocked him from joining Spurs in the January transfer window, among other possible transfers.
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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.
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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.
Former Gunner set to leave the Premier League on permanent deal
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Olivier Giroud has been urged to join Tottenham as the player looks to leave Chelsea in order to gain more playing time.
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Olivier Giroud has been banned from driving after admitting his fourth offence in the 12 months since he left Arsenal.
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Chelsea star insists he won't celebrate against Arsenal: Expects warm welcome
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.
Barcelona make yet another Arsenal fan favourite a priority January signing
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.
Olivier Giroud on gay players: There is testosterone, banter, but...
Olivier Giroud has always been an ally in the LGBT fight and the former Arsenal forward has again spoken out about homophobia in football.
Giroud insists Chelsea are '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.
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.
Arsenal star ‘deeply disappointed and affected’
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Former forward 'didn't want to leave Arsenal' despite moving to rival club
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Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, who moved across London to join Chelsea in January, now claims he joined the best club in England.
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Arsene Wenger says he's glad that Arsenal fans gave Theo Walcott such a good reception on his return to North London, and expects the same when Olivier Giroud comes back.
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