French striker Olivier Giroud is ready to hitch Ligue 1 facet Lille after leaving Main League Soccer membership Los Angeles FC.
The 38-year-old, who’s France’s all-time high scorer with 57 targets, performed for Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan earlier than becoming a member of LAFC final yr and helped them win their first Open Cup title with a purpose within the ultimate in September.
LAFC introduced Giroud’s departure final week, halfway via the MLS season.
“I believe this membership (Lille) ticks loads of bins for me and my household,” Giroud, who has retired from worldwide soccer, instructed reporters on Sunday after taking part in his final match for LAFC, a 1-0 league loss to Vancouver Whitecaps.
“I’m excited as a result of we may even play (within the) Europa League, and it’s extremely optimistic. It is a huge membership in France, Lille. Prime 5.” REUTERS
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