Olivier Giroud Prioritized International Career in 2018 Transfer
Olivier Giroud transferred from Arsenal to Chelsea in January 2018, motivated by the need to secure his place in France's World Cup-winning squad. Having joined Arsenal in 2012 and scoring 105 goals in 253 appearances, Giroud stated that leaving was a difficult decision but necessary for his international career.
He emphasized that participating in the 2018 World Cup was a priority, which ultimately paid off as he played a crucial role in France's victory in Russia. Giroud later played 119 matches for Chelsea, scoring 39 goals, before moving to clubs like AC Milan and Los Angeles FC, eventually returning to Lille.
Arsenal's current coach, Mikel Arteta, who was a teammate of Giroud's, praised his skills, work rate, and ability to be a significant threat on the pitch. Giroud is set to face his former club when Arsenal hosts Lille in the Champions League.
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