April 26, 2020

Olivier Giroud Extends Chelsea Contract

Olivier Giroud Extends Chelsea Contract

Chelsea have triggered the option to extend France striker Olivier Giroud’s 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 country’s third-highest goalscorer behind Michel Platini (41) and Thierry Henry (51).

The striker will be vying for a spot at next …