France's all-time best striker Olivier Giroud plans to end international career after Euro

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France’s all-time best striker Olivier Giroud says he plans to end his international career after the European Championship. The 37-year-old forward has scored 57 goals in 131 matches for France. He was part of the France squad that won the 2018 World Cup.

AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud salutes the supporters following the Serie A soccer match between Torino and AC Milan, Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Olimpico Grande Torino Stadium in Turin, Italy. AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during a Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Genoa, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 5, 2024.

“To be honest, this will be my last competition with Les Bleus. Obviously, I’m going to miss it a lot,” Giroud told L’Equipe in an interview published late Thursday. ”We need to make way for the youngsters.”, leaving Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud joined LAFC from AC Milan with a contract through 2025. The deal includes an option for 2026.

Giroud is best known for his six prolific seasons at Arsenal from 2012-18, followed by three years apiece at Chelsea and Milan. He has scored 285 goals in 716 matches during his club career while winning a wealth of trophies, including a Champions League triumph with Chelsea three years ago. He also won the French league title with Montpellier back in 2012, and the Italian league with Milan ten years later.French striker Olivier Giroud makes his MLS move.

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