Arsenal announce Giroud deal

[nickmuir]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/giroud-seals-arsenal-transfer-071002465.html

Arsenal announce Giroud deal
Arsenal have confirmed that Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud will join the club on a long-term contract on July 1.


Giroud, who scored 25 goals for France's unlikely title-winners last season, has been representing France at Euro 2012, and has agreed a move to the Premier League following the completion of their campaign in Poland.
The striker, 25, has completed a medical with Arsenal and will join the club in a transfer worth in the region of £13 million once the formalities of the deal have been completed.
Arsene Wenger told the club'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. We all look forward to Olivier joining us and seeing him play in an Arsenal shirt."
Giroud is the second signing of the transfer window for Arsenal, who prior to the start of Euro 2012 confirmed they had secured Germany international Lukas Podolski from Cologne.
The striker has only played top-flight football for two seasons - scoring 33 goals in 73 Ligue 1 appearances for Montpellier - and otherwise has spells in the lower leagues with Grenoble, Istres and Tours on his CV.
He 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. I'm very proud to be a Gunner and I will give my best for all the Arsenal fans."
Giroud made three appearances at Euro 2012 though he played only 32 minutes.

[twang]

And?

[timmyg]

Had a feeling he would get a hefty payday after the EUROs, hopefully by us.

Though, I also had a feeling he'd actually play during the EUROs too.

Lets go get Obraniak.

[ImperialWhite]

+1 to Obraniak

He's a class player and we could get him.

[nickmuir]

well as thay have got giound now it may pave the way for fulham to get Aaron Ramsey

[Ordar]

Signing Podolski and Giroud suggests to me that RVP is on his way out. Can't see any of the 3 being content on the bench

[Mr Fulham]

well as thay have got giound now it may pave the way for fulham to get Aaron Ramsey

why?

[nickmuir]

Signing Podolski and Giroud suggests to me that RVP is on his way out. Can't see any of the 3 being content on the bench

i think he signed them to keep RVP there but i could be wrong

[nickmuir]

well as thay have got giound now it may pave the way for fulham to get Aaron Ramsey

why?

he is a good little player and he would be good at fulham

[elgreenio]

Signing Podolski and Giroud suggests to me that RVP is on his way out. Can't see any of the 3 being content on the bench

Giroud will be an impact player.

This paves the way for Chamakh/Bendtner/Park to leave, not Ramsey.

[EJL]

well as thay have got giound now it may pave the way for fulham to get Aaron Ramsey

why?

he is a good little player and he would be good at fulham

Giroud arriving and Ramsey leaving aren't connected mate.