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Oliver Giroud Admits He "Didn't Fit" LAFC, but Is Eager to "Challenge Myself One More Time" at Lille
- Olivier Giroud made his last appearance for LAFC in July 2024, coming off the field after 60 minutes as the team fell to the Vancouver Whitecaps by a single goal.
- Giroud admitted he never fit LAFC's playing style well, especially given the team's limited use of crosses, which is his main strength in the box.
- Despite scoring five goals and providing three assists in 37 appearances, Giroud's role was largely that of an unproductive substitute amid LAFC's offensive struggles and a 19-match scoring drought.
- Giroud reflected on his time at Los Angeles FC with some disappointment over not contributing more to the team’s success, but ultimately described the experience as positive.
- Following a mutual decision to part ways, Giroud confirmed he will join Lille in France to take on one final challenge at age 38 after 13 years away from Ligue 1.
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Oliver Giroud admits he "didn't fit" LAFC, but is eager to "challenge myself one more time" at Lille
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Giroud excited to join Lille after LAFC exit
French striker Olivier Giroud is set to join Ligue 1 side Lille after leaving Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC.The 38-year-old, who is France's all-time top scorer with 57 goals, played for Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan before joining LAFC last year and helped them win their first Open Cup title with a
Olivier Giroud bid farewell to Los Angeles FC on Sunday, June 29, putting an end to his sportfully complicated California getaway. The former Montpellierrain announced his imminent return to France, more specifically to Lille. After Paul Pogba at AS Monaco, the best scorer in the history of the Blues is the second world champion to join Ligue 1 this summer. - Mercato: after Paul Pogba in Monaco, Olivier Giroud announced himself in Ligue 1 (Sport…
For 38-year-old Olivier Giroud, the Los Angeles adventure was a disappointment.
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Olivier Giroud bids farewell to LAFC
Despite a standing ovation on his farewell night, Giroud leaves LAFC with just five goals in 37 appearances and struggled to find form in a 1-0 loss.
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