
Olivier Giroud Extends Chelsea Contract
Chelsea have triggered the option to extend France striker Olivier Giroudβs contract by a year until June 2021, a source said Saturday.
The French striker has interest from Lazio and Inter Milan and the extension means Chelsea can still command a fee for the 33-year-old.
Giroud signed for Chelsea in winter 2018 from cross-city rivals Arsenal.
The 33-year-old has scored 39 goals in 97 appearances for France, making him his countryβs third-highest goalscorer behind Michel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51).
The striker will be vying for a spot at next …