Olivier Giroud, 37, is set to leave Europe after playing 18 seasons in some of the continents top leagues.
World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC.LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud confirmed Monday that he would leave AC Milan for a Major League Soccer club.Giroud joins LAFC as a designated player with a contract through 2025. The deal includes an option for 2026, the club said.
He is currently fourth in Serie A with 14 goals, and he is among the league's top overall playmakers as well.'His productivity is incredible,' Thorrington said. 'We've never had just a pure goal-scorer. That's not the way we play. I think his combination of skill sets, with his ability to link play, his ability to finish, his tactical mentality, we think he'll be an incredible addition.
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