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New Recruit Giroud Feels Ageing Body Can Stand Rigors of Ligue 1 with Lille
- On Wednesday, Olivier Giroud signed a one-year contract with Ligue 1 club Lille, marking his return to French top-flight football after 13 years abroad.
- Giroud recently parted ways with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC after scoring five goals in 38 appearances and is now pursuing a new opportunity in European football.
- Lille has a young and talented squad that Giroud aims to strengthen by bringing his experience back to a club he has long respected.
- Giroud expressed that coming back to Ligue 1 after 13 years was a logical decision and shared his happiness and excitement about returning to his home country, France.
- This move suggests Giroud intends to contribute leadership and experience at Lille while continuing to play until his body no longer allows it.
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New recruit Giroud feels his aging body can stand rigors of Ligue 1 with Lille
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Olivier Giroud, France's top scorer, is joining Lille in Ligue 1 after leaving LAFC. The 38-year-old striker is eager to play in the Europa League and rejoin French football, marking a new chapter in his career after successfully contributing to LAFC's Open Cup victory.
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