Inter Milan close to signing Olivier Giroud from Chelsea this January
Olivier Giroud seems not happy at Chelsea where he is currently preferred in a third-choice striking option for Frank Lampard behind English International Tammy Abraham and Michy Batshuayi.
Giroud have always opted for more playing time in order to enhance his chances of appearing in EURO 2020, and a move away from London has been necessary for the former Arsenal forward.
Crystal Palace, Lyon and Inter Milan are all reported to give Giroud more playing time, but the French International is reluctant to join Palace for many reasons. Lyon may have been a possible destination for the French International, but the French outfits would not be able match Giroud’s €500k a month gross salary leaving Inter Milan the favorite side to offer Giroud his more playing time ambition.
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Giroud is close to joining Inter Milan this January, and according to L’Équipe, the Chelsea forward are in negotiations with Inter over his personal terms which an agreement would be reached anytime soon.
Antonio Conte admires the qualities of Olivier Giroud and is willing to add the French International to already flourishing Romelu Lukaku and Lautaro Martínez who together can make Inter challenge for the Seria A title this season.
