New recruit Giroud feels ageing body can stand rigours of Ligue 1 with Lille
July 03, 2025
|Gulf Today
Veteran striker Olivier Giroud feels his ageing body can withstand the rigours of the French league and that he has plenty to offer his new club Lille.
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The 38-year-old Frenchman was presented to the media on Wednesday after ending a disappointing spell in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC.
"I feel in good shape physically, don't worry," Giroud said. "I'm ready to take up the challenge. I feel good for my age and I want to play until my body says stop."
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