To make room for young players, Olivier Giroud set to retire from international duty after Euro 2024

France international Olivier Giroud is set to call time on his international career after the 2024 Euros.

To make room for young players, Olivier Giroud set to retire from international duty after Euro 2024

Olivier Giroud is France's all-time leading goal scorer with 57 goals (Via X/@brfootball)

Olivier Giroud is a true French icon. The 6’3″ striker has been a constant presence up front for Les Bleus. After making his first appearance for the national team back in 2011, the player hasn’t looked back ever since. Now, aged 37 and having a World Cup to his name, France’s beloved No.9 is calling time on an enviable career.

Giroud recently stated that the upcoming European Championship in Germany will be his last for Les Bleus. A World Cup winner already, saying goodbye to the international stage with a European trophy will be the perfect farewell for the star. Despite age being the prominent factor, Giroud has listed something else as the reason for his departure.

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Of course I'm going to miss it a lot, but I have to cede my place for the young players
Olivier Giroud said in an interview

The forward has made 131 appearances for France, scoring 57 goals in the process. He ranks third in the list for most appearances and is second to none in terms of goals scored for his country. He is 6 goals clear of Thierry Henry and has netted 11 more times than Kylian Mbappe.

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Olivier Giroud leaves Europe for the MLS

Olivier Giroud has spent the last 3 years of his illustrious career kicking ball for Serie A side AC Milan. The No.9 managed to score 38 goals from 96 appearances while also claiming a Serie A title in his first season. As the Rossoneri finished 19 points behind rivals and League champions Inter Milan, Giroud announced his decision to part ways with the club.

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Olivier Giroud is an LAFC player until December 2025 (Via X/@LAFC)

As per reports, the Frenchman is MLS bound, having come to a verbal agreement with LAFC back in March. Giroud’s contract with his new club runs until December 2025 and he will join the likes of international teammate Hugo Lloris and Cristian Olivera. The No.9 leaves Milan as a free agent after running down his contract with the Rossoneri.

His deal with LAFC also includes an option to extend for one more year. Despite the cub releasing pictures of Giroud signing the contract and donning the club’s official jersey, he will not be available for selection until the end of the Euros in July.

Giroud’s arrival means only one thing for LAFC – goals. The forward has managed to score an impressive 285 goals from 717 club appearances.

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