Olivier Giroud Hints at Retirement After This Season

As he approaches his 40th birthday tomorrow, Olivier Giroud has suggested in an interview with L'Équipe that he might retire after the upcoming season. "I think this is probably my last season," the 2018 World Cup winner shared, adding that he is savoring every moment on the pitch.

A Long and Successful Journey

Giroud's professional career began in 2006 at Grenoble. By next year, he'll have spent 21 years in football. Throughout this time, he has become France's all-time leading scorer with 57 goals in 137 appearances for the national team. At club level, Giroud has amassed several titles, including a French league championship with Montpellier.

His move to England saw him playing for Arsenal and Chelsea, where he won four FA Cups, the 2019 Europa League, and the 2021 Champions League. In July 2025, he returned to France, joining Lille, which appears to be his final stop in professional football.

Career Highlights

• National Team: 137 caps, 57 goals
• French Champion: Montpellier
• FA Cups: 4 titles with Arsenal and Chelsea
• Europa League: Winner in 2019
• Champions League: Winner in 2021