Olivier Giroud has reached an agreement to terminate the contract early with LafC to return to France to play Lille this summer, according to ESPN's source.
Olivier Giroud is about to return to Ligue 1 after 13 years
Olivier Giroud still has 6 months in the contract with LAFC but wants to return to his homeland after 13 years away from Ligue 1. The California team is not easy and has agreed to let the French star leave, closing the short journey in the US since joining in 2024.
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| Olivier Giroud is about to return to Ligue 1 after 13 years |
Giroud's final match for LafC will be a Vancouver encounter this Sunday. He is expected to be available in France next week to sign an official contract with Lille.
Coming to the age of 39 in September, Giroud was about to sign a two -year contract with Lille, the team has just finished in the 5th position at Ligue 1 and won the right to attend the Europa League next season. This is considered an ideal contract for Lille's ambition, in the context that they need an experienced leader after the departure of the main striker Jonathan David.
In the LafC shirt, the former Arsenal striker did not leave much imprint when he scored only 5 goals after 37 appearances in all competitions. The last time Giroud played in Ligue 1 was in the Montpellier shirt, the team caused seismic when winning the tournament in 2012, before he moved to the Premier League.
The return of Giroud not only has professional value but also marks an emotional final chapter in the illustrious career of the greatest striker in the history of the French team.