Transfer News: Chelsea star Olivier Giroud in talks with AS Roma
According to Italian news outlet Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Sport Witness), the representatives of Chelsea star Olivier Giroud is in talks with AS Roma over a summer transfer.
The 34-year-old Giroud has been with Chelsea since January 2018 when he sealed a transfer from Arsenal. The veteran forward has been a handy player for the Blues, chipping in with vital goals on a consistent basis.
So far this term, Giroud has racked up a tally of 11 goals from 24 matches in all competitions, scoring some important goals, especially in the UEFA Champions League. (h/t Transfermarkt)
However, the Frenchman’s future at the club is far from certain as he is in the final few months of his contract. Indeed, Giroud’s current deal with Chelsea runs out at the end of the season, which has led to interest from a host of clubs in Italy.
And now, it is being claimed that Roma could be where the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner ends up. This is because Giroud’s Italian intermediaries met up with AS Roma’s general manager Tiago Pinto over a potential transfer.
The report goes on to add that Giroud will not sign a contract renewal with Chelsea and Roma are assessing the possibility of signing him on a free transfer. However, it adds that any move would be hinging on whether Edin Dzeko leaves Stadio Olimpico in the summer.
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Giroud has been a very useful squad player. Even at 34, the Frenchman adds a lot of value to the side. So, there is unlikely to be any shortage of suitors for him should he decide not to renew with Chelsea come the end of the season.
