Olivier Giroud will join Arsenal on a long-term deal from the start of July.
Giroud, who has featured for his national side at Euro 2012, has reportedly agreed a £13m move to North London which will be concluded at the start of July. The Striker hit 25 goals last season and helped secure the Ligue 1 title for Montpellier.
Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger told Arsenal’s official website: “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....
He has proved that he is capable of performing at the top level with club and country, and we saw what a big influence he was in Montpellier’s championship-winning side last season.”
Many Arsenal fans will be excited by this transfer and will believe they have got a player with great quality and potential on their hands.
Giroud said: “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.
“I was attracted by the philosophy of football and Arsene Wenger’s 'touch' at this club. I have always admired Arsenal with its great history and reputation, and I now hope to achieve great things here.”
It will be interesting to see how Giroud links up fellow new forward Lukas Podolski, who agreed to join Arsenal prior to the Euros.
Could this move spark an end to Robin Van Persie's time at the Club? Arsenal have now purchased two strikers, could they be planning for life without their star man? Discuss below and on our facebook page!
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