Former Arsenal hero now set for MLS move with Tottenham legend ‘pushing’ him to join

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Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has thrived in the latter stages of his career, and is still playing at the top level with AC Milan.

However, he now looks set to depart European football this summer, in order to join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy.

In a path not too dissimilar from David Beckham’s, Giroud, who has won the World Cup and the Champions League during his time in Europe, will now likely join former Spurs legend Hugo Lloris in the USA.

Olivier Giroud now set for MLS move

In his Daily Briefing, Fabrizio Romano has now revealed that Giroud is edging closer to a move to LA Galaxy, and that Lloris is actively encouraging his former teammate to join him.

“Another player heading to the MLS looks to be Olivier Giroud. It’s not done yet, but LAFC are pushing and they are the favourites,” he explained.

“Giroud also had some approaches from UAE, some approaches from other MLS clubs and also some calls from Saudi. But LAFC sent a formal proposal, they are pushing and it’s up to Giroud now as this decision is also involving his family.

“Hugo Lloris is also at LAFC and is pushing for his old friend and France international colleague to join him at the MLS club, so let’s see what happens.”

Olivier Giroud was underrated at Arsenal

Although he upset parts of the fanbase after winning the Europa League with Chelsea against Arsenal in 2019, Giroud has a better Arsenal legacy than many give him credit for.

He provided the winning assist for Aaron Ramsey to score in two FA Cup finals, whilst also scoring himself in one against Aston Villa.

Giroud did miss chances, but as a target man he was ahead of his time, with a combination of aerial strength and technical ability with the ball at his feet.

He was the perfect foil for the likes of Theo Walcott and Ramsey to play off of, and also produced fairly impressive goal numbers during his time at the Emirates, with 105 goals and 41 assists in 253 games, and his contributions were often not recognised until he left in 2018.

Giroud since thrived for Chelsea, Milan, and the French National Team, and the 37-year-old may now go down as one of the most underrated forwards of his era, and a target man of a style which rarely exists in modern football.