Milan chief gives update on future of former Chelsea striker

AC Milan director Frederic Massara has confirmed that the club are in negotiations for a contract renewal with Olivier Giroud, and in fact, an agreement is imminent.

The France international's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but the club hierarchy have now confirmed that an extension is on the cards.  

Transfer journalist reported today via his Twitter handle a statement made by AC Milan director, Massara on Giroud's future at the club.  

Per the report, Massara confirmed that Giroud will sign a new deal with the Rossoneri soon, suggesting it is all but done. 

The deal is expected to be an extension for one year, meaning the contract will expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. 

Massara: “I’m able to confirm that Olivier Giroud will sign a new deal soon — it’s imminent.”

The France national team record scorer has been a top performer for Milan since signing for Chelsea in the summer of 2021.

He has scored 26 goals in 73 games for the seven-time Champions League winners and was particularly immense last season as Milan clinched their first Serie A title since the 2010/11 season and their 11th Scudetto overall. 

Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz this summer. 

Diaz, currently on loan at AC Milan from Real Madrid, has been in scintillating form this season. He has grown into his role behind the striker and has been one of Milan’s standout performers in the Serie A. 

He has also chipped in with four goals and three assists and according to WhoScored, ranks top for key passes and dribbles per match.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal are keen to open negotiations for Diaz over a potential summer transfer and are ready to present an offer to Real Madrid.