Olivier Giroud to sign for AC Milan on two-year deal
Olivier Giroud is set to complete a permanent move to AC Milan; Serie A club will pay Chelsea an initial €1m (£855,000) for France international striker; Giroud signed one-year extension at Stamford Bridge last summer and club took up the option to extend it by a further year in June

Olivier Giroud has bid Chelsea farewell as he is set to complete a move to AC Milan on a two-year deal.

The France international arrived at Milan's La Madonnina clinic at approximately 7am on Friday morning to undergo a medical ahead of the transfer.

Sky in Italy are reporting Giroud signed his contract with AC Milan after the medical and ahead of the clubs' official announcement, the striker took to Twitter to thank his former club

"To all the Blues, to my teammates, to all my coaches, to the whole club, a huge thank you for these special moments," he wrote.

"I'm starting a new journey with a light and happy heart. Our victories in FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League have been magnificent."

The fee for Giroud is understood to be around €1m (£855,000), with an extra €1m (£855,000) in bonuses subject to a number of appearances and qualification for the Champions League.

The 34-year-old signed a new one-year deal at Chelsea last summer and last month the club took up an option to extend it by a further 12 months.

Arsenal sold Giroud to Chelsea for £18m in January 2018, six years after signing him from the Ligue 1 title-winning Montpellier side for £10.8m.

He has scored 39 goals in 119 appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, winning three major trophies, including the Champions League title in May.

Giroud was involved in France's disappointing Euro 2020 campaign as they were knocked out by Switzerland on penalties at the round-of-16 stage following a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

AC Milan have already signed Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea this summer, as they activated their £25m option to buy the young defender following a successful six-month loan spell, and are interested in Hakim Ziyech and Tiemoue Bakayoko.

The Italian club finished second in Serie A last season, securing a return to the Champions League following a seven-year absence

Source; https://www.skysports.com/transfer/news/11668/12356876/chelsea-transfer-news-olivier-giroud-to-sign-for-ac-milan-on-two-year-deal

Class is permanent, move on legend

wish him goodluck

temitope27:
Class is permanent, move on legend

giroud naim u call class?? class aint dt cheap bro

Wish you success in your new club.

paulolee:

giroud naim u call class?? class aint dt cheap bro

shut up there, man is a legend

temitope27:
shut up there, man is a legend

would get a new meaning of legend...maybe legend in his street in France...na so legend cheap reach??

Classy player.

As an Arsenal fan, I dey shame I swear.

See Giroud wey just leave Arsenal don accumulate three solid trophies in just 2 seasons at Chelsea.

Good move for his Career

As an arsenal fan, I always wish you well......You may not be everybody's choice of attacker but whenever you are called upon, you barely disappoint. You attitude to work is great.

One of the most underrated players of his time