Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud reveals the real reason he left Arsenal OLIVIER GIROUD admits he left Arsenal to win trophies with Chelsea. By Harry Howes / Published 16th February 2018 GETTY Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is looking to win trophies with his new club The France international joined the Blues last month in a deal worth £20m. The arrival of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at the Emirates pushed him further down the pecking order and he was desperate for game time ahead of this summer’s World Cup. Antonio Conte needed competition for the misfiring Alvaro Morata and secured a deal for Giroud on deadline day. And while the 31-year-old enjoyed his time in north London,...
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