Didier Deschamps was clear on the issue: Olivier Giroud has no future in the France team.
It’s confirmed: Olivier Giroud will play next season in the ranks of Los Angeles FC, alongside Hugo Lloris. At the end of his contract at AC Milan, the 37-year-old striker will commit to the Californian franchise for one year, plus an optional season. All for an overall reasonable annual salary of 3 million euros. Far from the Saudi gold bridge promises in particular.
As for its international future, everything is also very clear. At least in the mind of Didier Deschamps. “ Oh yes, I think », exclaims the coach of The french team to answer the following question: L’Euro 2024 will it be Olivier Giroud’s last international meeting? »
No impact on Euro 2024
“ He wants to continue his career, but with slightly lower demands than in Europeconfides Didier Deschamps to Agence France Presse. But that doesn’t change my choices immediately since he is at AC Milan until the end of the season. » In other words, Olivier Giroud as a Serie A player has his place among the Blues. Which will not necessarily be true when he plays in MLS.
“ Olivier made a sporting choice and a lifestyle choice. Despite his age, his experience, he still has this flame within him. It is perhaps also an opportunity, beyond finding Hugo and his family “, notes the boss of the French selection, who will remain impartial and objective, he assures, regarding the selection or not of the person concerned for Euro 2024. ” He has experience, life, but he is subject to competition like all the other playersconcludes Didier Deschamps. This is not what will make him “win points” or “lose them”, as some say. »
