LILLE, France, July 2, 2025 – France’s all-time prime scorer Olivier Giroud has signed a one-year take care of Lille after leaving Major League Soccer aspect Los Angeles FC.
It means Giroud, who performed his remaining sport for LAFC on 30 June and turns 39 in September, will return to the French prime flight for the primary time in 13 years.
Giroud, who helped Montpellier win the 2011-12 Ligue 1 title earlier than departing for Arsenal, mentioned: “I’m very completely satisfied and excited to be again in France, residence.
“It made good sense to return to Ligue 1, 13 years after leaving it. I’ve all the time thought of Lille a prime French membership.
“It’s a younger and proficient squad, which wants skilled gamers like me. So I’ll even be there in that function.”
Giroud spent six seasons with the Gunners, scoring 105 objectives, and helped the north London membership win the FA Cup on three events.
His change to Chelsea introduced an extra FA Cup triumph and he was a part of the Blues squad that lifted the Europa and Champions League trophies.
He joined LAFC final summer time after serving to AC Milan win the Scudetto in 2022 however struggled to make an influence within the US, scoring simply 5 objectives in 37 video games in all competitions.
Giroud retired from worldwide soccer final yr with a report 57 objectives in 137 appearances for his nation, having performed within the aspect that received the 2018 World Cup.
