Giroud: I Turned Down Chelsea For Arsenal

By Football Talk Published: 27th June 2012

New Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has revealed he snubbed a move to Chelsea before signing for the Gunners.

The 25-year-old became one of the most sought-after strikers in Europe after bagging 21 goals to help Montpellier claim their first ever Ligue 1 title last season.

The France international finally completed his move to Arsenal on Monday after weeks of speculation linking him with a move to north London.

However, Giroud has now revealed that he turned down the opportunity to join European champions Chelsea, claiming he chose the Gunners due to their philosophy and stability.

Quoted by Goal.com, Giroud said:

“The choice was between Chelsea and Arsenal. I chose Arsenal because of the club’s philosophy and stability.

“It is something that means a lot for me. I’ve always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and Arsenal are a great club with many French players.”

Chelsea are in the market for a target man up front to replace Didier Drogba, and it seems they had identified the 6ft 3 inch Frenchman as the ideal candidate.

What do you think of Giroud snubbing Chelsea for Arsenal? Get involved in the comments section.

Damn_Gallas says:

All we need now is for RvP to sign.. We are good for challenging on all fronts.. Defense with kos and verm would be solid, just hope that we would not face the injury jinx next season..

10:24 am on June 27, 2012

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- My blood is Chelsea Positive says:
  
  That is Giroud’s choice and we wish him the best. At Chelsea we want players who would play their heart out like Terry, Didier,Cole, Lamps et all……..I hope he would be able to win a trophy ( Giroud) in 5 years lol
  
  10:51 am on June 27, 2012
  
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jrgoonar says:

I instantly like him now.

10:46 am on June 27, 2012

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The true blue says:

I can’t wait to watch this guy flop

10:56 am on June 27, 2012

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chuka says:

you are all idiots.just bcos he choose gunnerz against blues,you now want him to flop.he will make it at ur expense.muthaf******z.giroud=35 GOALS IN HIS 1ST SEASON.20GOALS AGAINST CHELSKI.

11:06 am on June 27, 2012

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Chelsea forever says:

If we did want him then why was it not in the news… he just said that so he could get arsenal fans loving him already… we didnt want him we have FERNANDO <3

11:11 am on June 27, 2012

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- Jonny aRSENAL says:
  
  Is that the blokes thats worth £50,000,000 LOLOLOLOLO
  
  11:57 am on June 27, 2012
  
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- ArseGunner says:
  
  Yeah that Flop that couldn’t Score more than 7 goals last season XD
  
  12:10 pm on June 27, 2012
  
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ambundo says:

Cheslea funs shld suck, we potenial n jiru is above torres

12:19 pm on June 27, 2012

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Arsenal says:

Hey True blue F*ck U giroud won’t flop and he’s worth 50 million Euros.read propaly B**ch

12:23 pm on June 27, 2012

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- The true blue says:
  
  Ok arsenal will see hi will be a flop just like chamakh and another thing it amazes me how many arsenal fans think there going to challenge for the league lol lol lol lol
  
  3:15 pm on June 27, 2012
  
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rangs says:

G that best striker in that wed, welcome to Arsenal.

12:44 pm on June 27, 2012

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warkaka says:

Giround, Rvp nd podol will be pains on Chelsea neck dis season.dey will cont from where Rvp stop last season at d stsndford bridge.

2:17 pm on June 27, 2012

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Arsenal Forever says:

Just because Torres was a flop doesn’t mean Giroud will be.

10:22 am on June 28, 2012

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