Olivier Giroud will continue his career at Los Angeles FC, French media assure. The AC Milan striker has agreed a contract with the United States club for one and a half years with the option for another year. The result is that Giroud cannot participate in the Olympic Games in his own country.

In Los Angeles, Giroud will reunite with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who signed with the current number six of the Major League Soccer (Western Conference) during the winter transfer period.

In addition to Lloris, LAFC has another Frenchman under contract. Denis Bouanga, born in Le Mans, has been one of the star players of the American club for some time. However, Bouanga, a former Saint-Étienne player, plays his international matches for Gabon.

There was a lot of interest from the Middle East, while Giroud could also opt for a longer stay in Europe. This was possible at AC Milan, among others, there i Rossoneri wanted to extend the expiring commitment of the attack leader.

On Monday evening, the French striker played for more than half an hour in the lost city derby against Internazionale. In total, the counter stands at 3,037 minutes this season, spread over 42 matches. Giroud managed to score fifteen times and was a scorer nine times.

Fabrice Hawkins, reporter at RMC Sports, know that LAFC president John Thorrington is currently in Milan to iron out the final wrinkles. Giroud will play five more league games with AC Milan this season.

No Olympics

Due to the transfer, Giroud will have to put an end to the Olympic Games, you know RMC Sports. This year the sporting event will be held from July 26 to August 11. LAFC will then be in full preparation for the second half of the season.

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