At 38, Olivier Giroud finds himself at a turning point in his career. The future of the French striker, currently in Los Angeles FC, with whom he participated in the Club World Cup, remains uncertain while a decisive meeting with Californian leaders is planned in the coming days.
If his contract runs until the end of 2025, a clause would extend an additional season. But his halftone yield (only 5 goals and 3 assists in 37 games in all competitions since his arrival) as well as the club’s ambitions-especially the interest in Thomas Müller-could precipitate his departure.
In this context, LOSC has positioned itself. Deprived of several offensive executives, including Jonathan David Libre, the northern club seeks to strike a big blow on the market. According to our information, which confirms those of the little Lille, Lille began discussions with the top scorer in the history of the Blues (57), seduced by the idea of strengthening his workforce with an experienced profile. A complex financial operation (Giroud receives around 3 million euros annually), but which remains possible.
The challenge proposed by LOSC – ambitious, structured, and carried by Bruno Genesio – may well change the situation. The northern club has already proven that it could attract big names, like Samuel Umtiti. Giroud, who has not played in Ligue 1 since the title with Montpellier in 2012, could find a final stimulating project there.
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