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MLS club LAFC are in advanced talks to sign AC Milan star Olivier Giroud on a free transfer this summer.
The 37-year-old striker could join his former international teammate Hugo Lloris in Hollywood as the 2022 MLS champions look to strengthen their attack, according to The Athletic. Despite his age, Giroud continues to score at a prolific rate in Europe, with 12 goals and eight assists in 26 Serie A matches this season.
LAFC have competed in the last two editions of the MLS Cup, winning in 2022 and narrowly falling short in 2023. With Giroud in their ranks, alongside reigning Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga, their attack would be l one of the most prolific in the league.
Options in the Middle East
Giroud helped France reach the final stages of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups, winning the former against Croatia and narrowly losing to Lionel Messi and Argentina in Qatar. However, nothing is set in stone just yet, with the report claiming that the Rossoneri themselves could still look to extend Giroud's stay at Milan beyond the 2024 campaign. with LAFC, Middle East options are available, as well as other European teams.
Giroud has scored 56 goals in 129 appearances for the French team, making him the top scorer in the history of the Blues. Over his entire career, he has scored 332 times for club and country since 2005.
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