Giroud inks long-term Arsenal deal
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June 27, 2012, Wednesday
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MONTPELLIER forward Olivier Giroud has agreed to join Arsenal on a long-term contract, the English Premier League club announced yesterday.
The 25-year-old France striker completed a medical before agreeing terms at the club's training ground on Monday evening.
Giroud, whose contract with Arsenal will commence on July 1, told the club's website: "I am delighted to be here at Arsenal and to be part of one of the great teams in English football. It's a huge satisfaction to join this great club and it's been a dream since I was young to play in the Premier League."
Giroud said the style of football Arsenal, which finished third in the English top-flight last season, plays under French manager Arsene Wenger had been a major factor in his decision. "I was attracted by the philosophy of football and Arsene Wenger's 'touch' at this club," he said.
"I have always admired Arsenal with its great history and reputation, and I now hope to achieve great things here. I'm very proud to be a Gunner and I will give my best for all the Arsenal fans."
Wenger said: "We are delighted to have secured the signing of Olivier Giroud. He has a very good physical presence and is exceptional in the air, with a great work ethic.
"We are excited about Olivier joining us and he will add an additional dimension to our attacking options next season."
Giroud arrives from French champion Montpellier, where 21 goals in 36 league appearances made him the French league's joint top goalscorer last season.
The 25-year-old France striker completed a medical before agreeing terms at the club's training ground on Monday evening.
Giroud, whose contract with Arsenal will commence on July 1, told the club's website: "I am delighted to be here at Arsenal and to be part of one of the great teams in English football. It's a huge satisfaction to join this great club and it's been a dream since I was young to play in the Premier League."
Giroud said the style of football Arsenal, which finished third in the English top-flight last season, plays under French manager Arsene Wenger had been a major factor in his decision. "I was attracted by the philosophy of football and Arsene Wenger's 'touch' at this club," he said.
"I have always admired Arsenal with its great history and reputation, and I now hope to achieve great things here. I'm very proud to be a Gunner and I will give my best for all the Arsenal fans."
Wenger said: "We are delighted to have secured the signing of Olivier Giroud. He has a very good physical presence and is exceptional in the air, with a great work ethic.
"We are excited about Olivier joining us and he will add an additional dimension to our attacking options next season."
Giroud arrives from French champion Montpellier, where 21 goals in 36 league appearances made him the French league's joint top goalscorer last season.
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