Olivier Giroud has signed a one-year contract extension with Chelsea, as he looks to continue his stay with the London club.
The former Arsenal man who joined Chelsea during the January transfer window of 2018 has made 62 appearances and scored 17 goals, and also helped his team to the Europa cup finals. He also won the FA Cup with Chelsea on his first season with the club, and the League Cup final a few weeks ago, where they lost on penalties to Manchester City.
Olivier Giroud who is a joint top scorer at the Europa League this season, will be looking to help Chelsea win the cup and spoil the party for his former club, Arsenal who need to win the final to qualify to the UEFA Champions League next season,having finished 5th in the league.
After signing his new contract, the man who has complained about the lack of playing time especially in the league had this to say:
‘I am very happy to sign a new contract. I really wanted to stay at least one more year – I have felt a part of the team, the family, since the beginning and hopefully, there will be more trophies to come.’
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added: ‘We are very pleased that Olivier will be a Chelsea player for another season. Since joining us 18 months ago, he has at times had to be patient and wait for opportunities but has still been able to make a positive contribution to the team.
‘Whether it is his unselfish link-up play or his 10 Europa League goals this season, he has been a crucial member of the squad and we hope he will be able to pick up a second Chelsea winner’s medal in Baku later this month to accompany last season’s FA Cup win.’