"My friend Lolo [Laurent Koscielny] called me before Lille. A few seasons ago, I also had opportunities at Marseille and Lyon. Olivier [Létang]had also tried to get me to sign with Rennes, but when I left Chelsea, Milan contacted me and returning to France was no longer an option."
"I recently saw a photo of myself as a child in my room with a Milan poster. It was obvious! I feel lucky to have been able to play a leading role in the clubs I supported as a child, fighting for titles."
"I have a contract with the club, and it's a contract of trust that says, 'I have to do my job because I'm not here on vacation.' It's a question of respect, including for oneself, and of not ending up disappointing."
Olivier Giroud accepted AC Milan without hesitation when they contacted him, despite interest from Marseille, Lyon, Rennes and offers elsewhere. He spent three seasons at Milan, scored decisive goals against Napoli and Inter that influenced the 2021-22 Scudetto, and became a beloved figure. He left for Los Angeles FC after the 2023-24 season but returned to Lille in the recent summer window to seek further success. Giroud recalls childhood support for Milan and feels fortunate to lead clubs he supported while fighting for trophies. He emphasizes that his Lille contract is based on trust and that he still has the desire and ability to contribute.
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