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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Giroud ruled out until mid-January
Olivier Giroud will recover from a hamstring injury by mid-January, according to Arsene Wenger.
19 Arsenal stories you probably missed this weekend
It might be Christmas, but that doesn’t mean there’s still not quite a bit going on.
Giroud’s agent to hold talks over striker’s Arsenal future
Olivier Giroud's agent will hold talks with Arsenal over the striker's future at the club this week, according to reports but the player's injury complicates matters.
Olivier Giroud to miss six weeks
Olivier Giroud will miss the next six weeks and will not return to the Arsenal squad until February.
How will Arsenal lineup at the end of January?
The January transfer window will soon be upon us and, if we're lucky, we could have some new players in the team.
Early team news: Arsenal without Giroud & Ramsey as Salah skips Liverpool training
Olivier Giroud looks set to miss out on Arsenal's clash against Liverpool at the Emirates on Friday night, while Mohamed Salah missed Liverpool training.
Cole: Arsenal will miss Giroud
Former Manchester United striker Andy Cole believes Olivier Giroud will be a big miss for Arsenal over the winter period.
Wenger: It looks like Giroud will miss Christmas and New Year with injury
Arsène Wenger confirmed that Olivier Giroud has suffered a hamstring injury, and is set to miss the Christmas and New Year fixtures.
Giroud agent Manuello: Olivier would consider a move in England not France
Olivier Giroud's agent says the striker doesn't intend to return to France, and would consider a Premier League move if Arsene Wenger would make a U-turn on his decision not to sell.
Aubameyang’s new deal boosts Arsenal’s hopes of keeping Giroud
Fans of Olivier Giroud will be pleased after Borussia Dortmund's sporting director Michael Zorc revealed that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed a 'secret' contract extension with the Bundesliga club a while ago.
Wayne Rooney says if this player started for Arsenal they’d be a better team
Wayne Rooney feels Arsenal would be a better team if Olivier Giroud started, and that they should have sold Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Keown: I think there’s healthy competition between Giroud and Lacazette
Martin Keown acknowledges that while there's competition between Olivier Giroud and Alexandre Lacazette for a place in Arsenal's starting line-up, it's entirely healthy and good for both strikers.
Nicol: Ozil will sign a new deal but Giroud will leave Arsenal
Former Liverpool defender and ESPN FC pundit, Steve Nicol, reckons that Olivier Giroud will leave Arsenal in January but Mesut Ozil, as recent reports claim, will stay.
Moyes admits West Ham might look at Giroud in January
David Moyes revealed that West Ham could be looking to sign Olivier Giroud in January.
Why Giroud will be desperate to start against West Ham
Olivier Giroud will be desperate to start against West Ham on Wednesday night given his impressive record against the Hammers.
Besiktas targeting Giroud if they lose Tosun
Olivier Giroud could be a target for Besiktas if the Turkish club lose star forward Cenk Tosun in January.
Pires: Giroud needs to meet with Wenger about his future
Robert Pires says Olivier Giroud needs to meet with Arsène Wenger and Ivan Gazidis before making a decision on his future.
5 things we learned from Arsene Wenger’s press conference
Arsene Wenger addressed issues about Olivier Giroud's playing time, contract situations, his team's defenders and sumo wrestling.
Dortmund look at Giroud as Aubameyang replacement in January
Borussia Dortmund are looking at Olivier Giroud as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with the 28-year-old set to be sold in January.
Wenger: Giroud is more than just a super-sub
Arsène Wenger says Olivier Giroud is more than just a threat from the bench, but refused to talk about his off-field conversations with the striker.
Cech: Giroud rewards Wenger’s faith in the whole squad
Petr Cech reckons that Olivier Giroud's equaliser against Southampton on Sunday rewards Arsene Wenger's faith in the entire squad.
Giroud’s Ligue 1 record shows we shouldn’t be surprised by his late goals
Olivier Giroud equalled the Premier League record for most goals from a substitute at a single club at the weekend, but Arsenal fans shouldn't be surprised.
Wilshere: Giroud is one of the best strikers in the Premier League
Jack Wilshere believes that Olivier Giroud being on the bench proves Arsenal's strength in depth, calling the Frenchman "one of the best strikers in the Premier League".
Wenger: Giroud will start more games
Arsene Wenger has said that Olivier Giroud will get more starts in the first-team, and has ruled out a move in January.
3 reasons Arsenal shouldn’t sell Olivier Giroud in January
Olivier Giroud has been linked with an Arsenal exit in the winter window (and isn't denying it), but we've think that would be a rather stupid decision.
This stat emphasises how poor Arsenal are away from home
Arsenal have only scored nine goals in eight away games this season - and five of those came at Everton!
Giroud: In the end it was a good point, we’re pleased
Olivier Giroud believes a point away to Southampton was a good result with the Gunners were fortunate not to throw the game away after a poor start despite Wenger telling them a good start was what they needed.
He messed up: Arsenal player ratings from Southampton shambles
Arsenal snatched a late draw in the closing stages against Southampton after a poor performance all round.
Giroud: I have to ask if I should stay
Olivier Giroud says he has the World Cup in his head almost every day, and he's considering whether to leave in January.
Giroud wants January exit, Southampton, Everton interested
Olivier Giroud is set to leave Arsenal in January over concerns of a lack of game time, according to various reports on Sunday morning.
Olivier Giroud proves he’s the anti-Cech when it comes to penalties
Olivier Giroud proved that he's the antithesis of Petr Cech as he coolly scored his 15th penalty against BATE Borisov on Thursday evening.
Wenger rules out Wilshere, Walcott and Giroud departures
Arsene Wenger has said he has no intention of weakening his squad by selling Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud in January.
Predicted Arsenal 3-4-3 line-up v BATE Borisov: Wilshere and Walcott in
Arsenal are likely to rotate heavily for their match against BATE Borisov on Thursday, with Southampton to come at the weekend. Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott will start.
Milan considering loan move for Giroud
Olivier Giroud is a target of AC Milan, with the Serie A club reportedly considering taking the Frenchman on a loan deal.
Stephan: Giroud needs to play more to start for France
France assistant manager Guy Stephan has urged Olivier Giroud to find more game time before the 2018 World Cup next summer.
Olivier Giroud proves media narrative wrong with stunning stat
Olivier Giroud is Arsenal's fourth-best goalscorer of all time, yet there are still people are there who don't rate him.
Who will Arsenal players face at the World Cup next summer?
After the World Cup draw took place earlier this afternoon, we're looking at who the Arsenal players will face at the competition next summer.
Giroud ready to step in for Lacazette against United
Olivier Giroud is ready to step in for the injured Alexandre Lacazette against Manchester United on Saturday if Arsene Wenger needs him.
We need him: Giroud explains why Arsenal must keep Ozil
Olivier Giroud hailed Mesut Ozil following his impressive second-half performance against Huddersfield on Wednesday evening.
The statistic that proves Giroud is better Cantona
Did you know that Olivier Giroud has now scored more Premier League goals than Eric Cantona?