Despite Europa League finalists, Chelsea being in trouble of falling further behind their rivals after FIFA handed the ”Blues” two-window transfer ban, the London giants are even set to lose a crucial talisman, Belgian ace Eden Hazard to pile on the misery. However, one first-team star has now eased their suffering by signing a new contract extension handing them some relief.
French ace Olivier Giroud has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, the club has announced. His new deal will see him remain at Stamford Bridge for the 2019/20 campaign. “I am very happy to sign a new contract. I really wanted to stay at least one more year – I have felt a part of the team, the family, since the beginning and hopefully, there will be more trophies to come.”
Allez les Bleus! 🔵@_OlivierGiroud_ has signed a contract extension with the Blues! ✍️
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 21, 2019
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia commended Giroud’s positive contribution to the team while sharing her thoughts on the deal:
“We are very pleased that Olivier will be a Chelsea player for another season. Since joining us 18 months ago, he has at times had to be patient and wait for opportunities but has still been able to make a positive contribution to the team.
Olivier Giroud – Top 30 Goals (2011-2019)@_OlivierGiroud_ Part 1. pic.twitter.com/OtiepeAjxr
— iGooner (@iGoonerHD) May 20, 2019
‘Whether it is his unselfish link-up play or his 10 Europa League goals this season, he has been a crucial member of the squad and we hope he will be able to pick up a second Chelsea winner’s medal in Baku later this month to accompany last season’s FA Cup win.”
Delighted to extend my blue adventure 🔵🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/4IcnR8PhOp
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) May 21, 2019
Giroud has been Chelsea’s back up striker for most of the 2018/19 campaign. The Frenchman played second-fiddle to Alvaro Morata and then Gonzalo Higuain in the Premier League but has played a starring role in UEFA Europa League so far. He has scored ten times in the competition and is the joint top scorer, alongside Eintracht Frankfurt’s Luka Jovic.
😉 @_OlivierGiroud_ pic.twitter.com/Fbwfl0gcJK
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 21, 2019
The 32-Year-old is a one time World Cup Champion having won the trophy with France in 2018 and looks forward to finishing a top scorer and clinch a second trophy with the Blues