Olivier Giroud reveals his desire to stay at Chelsea after his heroics in the Blues’ triumph over Sevilla in the Champions League.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has verified that he is happy to put on the blue jersey and wants to stay at Stamford Bridge.
The France international has struggled for game time over the likes of Tammy Abraham and Timo Werner this term, however Giroud showed his worth to Chelsea with all 4 goals in their 4-0 win over Sevilla in the Champions League.
With a spot in France’s Euros squad at stake, Giroud has been linked with a move in other places in order to get more first-team action, however the former Arsenal man has restated his desire to stay at Chelsea.
Talking To the official Chelsea website, Giroud stated: “I just need to show the manager that I am ready to combat till completion, as I informed him at the start of the season, however certainly to be pleased I need to be a bit more on the pitch.
” The gaffer offered me the chance to play and I hope I will have more chances once again since I think I have actually revealed him that I am ready to combat for theteam All of us wish to be on the pitch however we have a great squad.
” If I play a bit more than in the start of the season, I have a good opportunity to be in shape and ready for the Euros. I had a discussion with Deschamps and he stated if the situation remained like that, I will need to take a decision in January.
” I am quite sure I can get some more game time and stay at Chelsea since that is what I desire. I wish to win prizes with Chelsea so generally that’s it.
“You never know in football, everything is going very fast, but right now I am very happy. I am a happy man and I am proud to be a Chelsea player.”
Giroud is currently in the final year of his contract with Chelsea, with Serie A giants Inter Milan and Juventus credited with an interest in the 34-year-old in recent weeks.
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