Giroud returns to Arsenal as Lille visit in Champions League
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 09:32 · Archive
Olivier Giroud is set to return to Arsenal on Tuesday as his current club Lille visit the Gunners in the Champions League.
Olivier Giroud is set to return to Arsenal on Tuesday when Lille, his current club, visit the Gunners in the Champions League group phase. The French striker spent five and a half years at Arsenal, scoring 105 goals in 253 appearances after being signed by Arsene Wenger from Montpellier in 2012. He also won three FA Cups during his time at the club.
Giroud departed for Chelsea in January 2018 for a reported £18 million, after Arsenal signed Alexandre Lacazette in the summer of 2017 and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the same January window. Reflecting on his departure, Giroud revealed the reasons behind his exit. He said he needed to leave because Wenger wanted to play with a different kind of striker and his time at Arsenal was over. The move proved beneficial for Giroud, allowing him to secure a place in France's World Cup squad that year.
Speaking about his time at Arsenal, Giroud praised the training standards and tactical approach under Wenger. He highlighted how the club helped him improve his technique, finishing and ability to link up play. He noted similarities between Wenger's quick, smooth attacking style and the current Arsenal team's approach, observing that both prioritise putting pace into the game in the final third.
How it is being reported
- Champions League: Olivier Giroud makes Arsenal return with LilleLille are away to Arsenal on Matchday 2 of the Champions League. Olivier Giroud is set to face his former club, where he spent five and a half seasons.France 24 · 13 Oct, 07:23
- 'I had to choose between Arsenal or Lille – I snuck out of my room after change of heart'The summer signing was on the verge of joining Lille before a dramatic last-minute about-turn saw him head to LondonMirror Sport · 13 Oct, 07:00
- Olivier Giroud admitted he had to leave Arsenal for Chelsea after what boss asked him to doFormer Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud will have his allegiances split tonightMirror Sport · 13 Oct, 04:45
- Olivier Giroud explains exactly why he had to leave Arsenal ahead of emotional returnOlivier Giroud is set to return to Arsenal on Tuesday evening as the Gunners entertain French side Lille in the Champions League and he has now spoken out on his spell at the EmiratesMirror Sport · 12 Oct, 19:34
In this story: Olivier Giroud · Arsenal · Lille · Arsene Wenger · Chelsea · Alexandre Lacazette · Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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