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Olivier Giroud Joins Lille on One-Year Contract

The 38-year-old world champion who holds France’s scoring record will bolster Lille’s squad ahead of its Europa League campaign.

Olivier Giroud signe à Lille.
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Olivier Giroud pose avec le maillot du Losc, dont il portera le numéro 9, le 2 juillet 2025 lors de sa présentation à la presse à Camphin-en-Pévèle, près de Lille

Overview

  • Giroud completed a medical in Paris and will be officially presented at Lille’s Domaine de Luchin on July 2 after signing a one-year deal.
  • The return marks his first Ligue 1 appearance in thirteen years and positions him to succeed Jonathan David as a veteran attacking option.
  • President Olivier Létang hailed Giroud’s proven goal-scoring pedigree, high-level experience and leadership as key assets for the club.
  • Supporters have largely embraced the signing, praising his influence in the dressing room while acknowledging questions over his age and recent MLS form.
  • Describing his homecoming as an “incredible challenge,” Giroud will join Lille’s pre-season to stake his claim in both Ligue 1 and the Europa League.