Olivier Giroud contemplates international retirement after upcoming Euros

Olivier Giroud, a World Cup winner with France, may retire from international football after the Euros. Despite his career success, Giroud is uncertain about his plans after the competition. He expressed his desire to win the trophy with France, but is considering retirement during the 2022 World Cup. France is grouped with the Netherlands and Austria in the Euros.

Olivier Giroud Contemplates International Retirement After Upcoming Euros

As Olivier Giroud nears the twilight of his illustrious career, the AC Milan striker has hinted at the possibility of retiring from international football after the next Euros. Giroud, 37, who has enjoyed a trophy-laden journey with stints at Arsenal, Chelsea, and AC Milan, is a World Cup winner with France in 2018.

The Euros in Germany next summer could likely mark his last international competition, as he expressed his focus on being fit and competitive for the tournament. Giroud acknowledged the near miss in the 2016 Euros and expressed his desire to clinch the trophy with France. However, he remains uncertain about his plans after the upcoming competition. The seasoned striker mentioned that if France triumphs in Euro 2024, it would serve as an ideal moment for him to bow out.

Reflecting on his career, Giroud admitted contemplating retirement during the 2022 World Cup but emphasized his hunger for titles with his national team. France is grouped with the Netherlands and Austria in the Euros, awaiting the final team, which will be a play-off winner from Poland, Wales, Finland, or Estonia.

Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud

Forwarder

FranceFrance

Age: 38

192 cm

93 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 35 3 Missed
Minutes 2374 67.8 Avg
Goals 15 0.4 Avg
Assist 8 0.2 Avg
Attempt 9 0.3 Avg
Passes 477 13.665.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.0 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 11 times for 766 minutes for Serie A.

Olivier Giroud scored 7 goals for Milan. He procured 3 assists. He received 1 yellow card and 1 red card.

His team is currently 3rd in Serie A. In the last match Milan won 3-1 against Frosinone.

Milan performance and stats

Milan

Manager: Stefano Pioli
Rank 2nd
Win 22
Draw 8
Loss 7
Goals 73-46
Diff 27
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 5-8
Diff -3

Milan is currently 3rd in the Serie A with 29 points.

In the last 14 games, it has won 9 times, drawn twice, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Milan won 3-1 against Frosinone.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 15.​

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