I didn't celebrate the goal too much out of respect, but it was an incredible feeling' Olivier Giroud recalls sinking former club Arsenal with Chelsea in the 2019 Europa League Final

"Giroud had been a crowd favourite at Arsenal, scoring 73 goals in 180 appearances for the north London side across a six-year spell. Yet in the winter window of 2018, Arsenal made the curious decision to sell the targetman to cross-town rivals Chelsea."

"I had a great game, continues Giroud, who went on to score 17 goals in 75 Chelsea appearances. I scored the game's opening goal, which was a strange moment for me as I loved Arsenal."

"It was a special day because to win a first European trophy with a club meant a lot to me and especially against Arsenal, whom I love."

Olivier Giroud transferred from Arsenal to Chelsea in January 2018, a decision that had significant repercussions for Arsenal. In the 2019 Europa League Final, Giroud scored and assisted, leading Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over his former team. He expressed mixed emotions about scoring against Arsenal, a club he loved, but felt grateful for his performance. Giroud's contributions helped Chelsea secure their first European trophy, marking a special moment in his career.

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