Why i joined Los Angeles FC - Former Chelsea star

The former Arsenal and Chelsea forward, Olivier Giroud has penned a deal with the Californian club until 2025, with an option for an additional year.

Giroud, a key figure in Milan's Serie A title-winning campaign in his first season, expressed his excitement about the move.

"I am delighted and excited to join LAFC. I can’t wait to get to Los Angeles and to play in front of the 3252 and all of the incredible fans," he said.

LAFC's co-president and general manager, John Thorrington, welcomed the experienced forward, "His championship ambition and his qualities as a man and as a player directly aligns with ours as a club," Thorrington said.

Giroud, France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals from 131 caps, brings a wealth of experience and trophy-winning pedigree to LAFC.

The 37-year-old has been in impressive form for Milan this season, netting 14 goals in 33 Serie A matches.

Giroud debuted for the France national team in 2011 at 25 and has since earned 137 caps, participating in seven major tournaments.

He is France's all-time top goalscorer and was awarded the Bronze Boot as the joint second-highest scorer when the team finished runner-up at UEFA Euro 2016.

He later won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and finished runner-up in the 2022 World Cup, where he again received the Bronze Boot.