Chelsea announced the signing of Olivier Giroud from Arsenal. The deal is said to be done at a transfer fee of £15.3m with £2.2m in bonuses. The 18-month deal was completed after the Frenchman did his medical.
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A statement from the club on its website read:
“Giroud arrives with a wealth of experience and a proven pedigree at the highest level having scored goals regularly in the Premier League, in Europe and on the international stage, where he has represented France at three major tournaments.
A strong, physical forward, Giroud is lethal in the air and clinical with his feet in and around the penalty area.”
Giroud said: ‘Chelsea is one of the biggest teams in the Premier League. They have won maybe the most trophies in the last six or seven years. It’s a massive club and I am proud to sign for Chelsea, and I’m looking forward to playing.’
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