08-06-2026 19:30 via vanguardngr.com

39-year-old Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension

France’s record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.The 39-year-old former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker scored 57 goals in 137 games for France during a 13-year international career.“I identify with Lille’s vision, a club with values I share, one that works hard and stands out from the rest through its approach and results,” 2018 World Cup winner Giroud said in a statement.&ldq
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