AC Milan is likely to finalize a permanent transfer of Olivier Giroud; the Serie A club will pay Chelsea an initial fee of €1 million (£855,000) for the France international striker. Giroud signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea last summer, with the club opting to extend it for another year in June.

Olivier Giroud has said his goodbyes to his Chelsea teammates and is ready to join AC Milan on a two-year deal. On Friday morning, around 7 a.m the France international arrived at Milan's La Madonnina clinic for a medical before the transfer.

Following his physical, Giroud signed a deal with AC Milan, and prior to the club's formal announcement, the striker thanked his old team on Twitter.

He said; "To all the Blues, to my teammates, to all my coaches, to the whole club, a huge thank you for these special moments Folded hands. 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. Love Oli G Blue heart."

Last year’s summer, Giroud who is now 34-year-old signed a new one-year contract with Chelsea, and the club exercised an option to extend it for another 1 year in June this year. It would be recalled that Giroud was sold to Chelsea by Arsenal for £18 million in January 2018, six years after purchasing him for £10.8 million from Ligue 1 champion Montpellier.

During his time at Stamford Bridge, he scored 39 goals in 119 appearances and won three major trophies, including the Champions League triumph in May. Giroud was part of France's Euro 2020 campaign that failed and saw them eliminated on penalties by Switzerland in the round of 16 after a 3-3 extra-time draw.

AC Milan has already bought Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea, having exercised their £25 million option to buy the teenage defender after a successful six-month loan spell, and are also interested in Hakim Ziyech and Tiemoue Bakayoko.

Last season, the Italian team finished second in Serie A which ensured their return to the Champions League after a seven-year hiatus.



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Chelsea Transfer News: Olivier Giroud Set To Complete Move To AC Milan For £855

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