“We are all happy at 98 % of Giroud’s arrival! »And the missing 2 %? “It is because of his age (Editor’s note 38 years old) But we know that he will bring us so much with his experience! »For Bertrand Deramaudt, the representative of the group of supporters In front of the LOSCthe arrival of Olivier Giroud in Lille is very good news. While the world champion will be presented to the media this Wednesday at noon, this return to France arouses real excitement.
“I talked about it with friends and we are rather favorable to this coming. Giroud is appreciated. He is obviously a good football player. Now, we must not expect him to replace Jonathan David. But personally, I only see positive. »»
The surprise effect passed after the announcement of the talks between the French team record holder and the LOSC, the supporters all adhered to this choice.
“This means that Lille is now part of the top 5 of French clubs,” says Franck Deffenain, president of the North Café Le Chagnot Tourcoing section. I trust Mr. Létang. We know that he saved the worst club. And if he bet on Giroud, it must be a good idea. In any case, financially, it costs nothing. And media, this will have an impact on the number of subscribers and sales of jerseys. »»
In any case, Franck Deffenain thinks that the arrival of Giroud will rejuvenate throughout Ligue 1 as the arrival of Paul Pogba in Monaco. “If we manage to attract players like them, it is because Ligue 1 is a beautiful championship. If only last season. Aside from the title, the suspense was on all floors until the end. »»
“Her aura and her charisma can help us”
Bertrand Deramaudt is of this opinion: “Supporters come to the stadium to see great players. We knew this craze at the time of Neymar, Messi and Mbappé. When they left, there were fewer requests. With Pogba and Giroud, it will be the same thing, I think. The arrival of Giroud is good for LOSC and entire French football. »»
The two supporters hope that Giroud will bring his experience in the Europa League. “We saw him last season in the Champions League against Dortmund,” continues Deffenain. We have sinned a little for lack of experience. Giroud will help us in this regard. »»
As for his mixed passage to Los Angeles FC, Bertrand Deramaudt believes that it will not play too much. “The American championship does not interest anyone and no one has followed their career there. The image of Giroud is absolutely not tarnished. We know that he will not hold all the matches but his aura and his charisma can help us. It is said that he is a leader’s leader, young people will necessarily learn with him. »»
However, at the start, Franck Deffenain had some reservations on this reinforcement. “I was one of the mixed, it’s true. As I had been at the time of the arrival of Burak Yilmaz who was 36 years old and who offered us the title in 2021. With Giroud, it can happen like that too. And we are talking about an association with the 22 -year -old Moroccan striker from Glasgow Rangers, Hamza Igamane. Between them, it can be the perfect combo between youth and experience. »»
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