Olivier Giroud

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10 hours ago, King Kante said:

Looks like he is off to Milan for €2m. Personally, I don't see the point, I'd rather keep him than recieve €2m. 

Nah - I think we have extracted as much as we could from Giroud as a squad player. Best to part ways and sign a younger backup in case Tammy also leaves.

[Fulham Broadway 16,425]

The way he looks after himself wouldnt be surprised if he'll still be playing for another 2-3 years

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5 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

The way he looks after himself wouldnt be surprised if he'll still be playing for another 2-3 years

I think he'll thrive in Italy for another couple of years.

It's no coincidence that his best performances this season for us were in Europe where games are usually slower and more tactical then the frenetic pace domestically.

He'll be a very good signing for Milan, but he certainly goes with my blessing. For what looked nothing more than a short term stop gap to appease Conte, he's turned out to be a really effective and value for money buy. He's a bloody likeable and selfless personality too.

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2 hours ago, Jas said:

What happened to this? 

 

Well I didn't mean cull everyone regardless. I actually rate Giroud as one of the best options for a CF3 in Europe, I get his wages are highish but I think a €2m fee, or a £7.5m saving overall isn't worth it unless we are 100% getting Håland. 

I mean, if things go tits up and we have to panic buy someone to replace him, it is going to cost a lot more than €2m/£7.5m for the year. 

Edited July 9, 2021 by King Kante

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Just now, King Kante said:

Well I didn't mean cull everyone regardless. I actually rate Giroud as one of the best options for a CF3 in Europe, I get his wages are highish but I think a €2m fee, or a £7.5m saving isn't worth it unless we are 100% getting Håland. 

Chelsea have always been fair with players that have given top service, it's something we never get credit for.

Giroud's professionalism here has been exemplary, especially after he was seemingly off 18 months ago and we cancelled at the last minute. There was no moaning and bitching he just put his head down and fought his way back into the reckoning. 

He's played that selfless squad role for a long time now at Chelsea, and at his age he fully deserves the opportunity to just be playing regularly. His game time diminished nearly as much as Tammy's by the season run-in. Particularly if he still has ambitions to play on for France and try to hunt down the goal scoring record (which I personally hope he does). 

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28 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

Chelsea have always been fair with players that have given top service, it's something we never get credit for.

Giroud's professionalism here has been exemplary, especially after he was seemingly off 18 months ago and we cancelled at the last minute. There was no moaning and bitching he just put his head down and fought his way back into the reckoning. 

He's played that selfless squad role for a long time now at Chelsea, and at his age he fully deserves the opportunity to just be playing regularly. His game time diminished nearly as much as Tammy's by the season run-in. Particularly if he still has ambitions to play on for France and try to hunt down the goal scoring record (which I personally hope he does). 

True the club are fair to the players. 

[OneMoSalah 8,616]

Apparently its basically done. €2m.

Rumours is he will wear number 9. Trying to find photo I seen of him with the shirt but unsure if real or not. 

Surely be doing rounds on twitter as well will try find link.

 

Edited July 9, 2021 by OneMoSalah

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His best goal at the club is undoubtedly the bicycle vs Atletico. The dribble vs Southampton in the FA Cup Semi which he somehow finished with his right foot was also A great goal.

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Move to Milan officially confirmed...

 

[Milan 17,836]

Won more European trophies with us than Arsenal in their entire history.

Oli is the prime example of a true professional. Fully deserves all the trophies and medals he has.

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25 minutes ago, Milan said:

Won more European trophies with us than Arsenal in their entire history.

Oli is the prime example of a true professional. Fully deserves all the trophies and medals he has.

Oli, Fab and AC long long been Chelseafied, even Pedro who came from Barca bleed Blue now.

[Fulham Broadway 16,425]

Great servant for the club. Really looks after himself and definitely a couple of years left at the top level. Au revoir

[milka 3,308]

He will missing for sure  

After Ashley Cole and Fabregas   he is the third player to become a legend for Chelsea after transfer from arsenal .

😔

 

Edited July 17, 2021 by milka

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25 minutes ago, milka said:

He will missing for sure  

After Ashley Cole and Fabregas   he is the third player to become a legend for Chelsea after transfer from arsenal .

😔

 

Petit, Anelka, 

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22 minutes ago, Fulham Broadway said:

Petit, Anelka, 

Only Ash a real legend for me. Anelka, Oli, Cesc great players in their own right and amazing servants for the club but not quite legendary status given how short their stints were.

[Mário César 823]

He is not a legend lol

He will be remember like a nice, a good player/servant.

[Fulham Broadway 16,425]

If they cant get a replacement or teach Werner the offside rule, should have hung on to him