Olivier Giroud has put pen to paper and he will keep wearing the Milan colors.
The past 24 hours have been incredibly special for Oli G: last night he scored against Napoli the goal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona that sent Milan to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2007 (2-1 on aggregate), and today he extended his contract.
“Milan is proud to announce that Olivier Giroud has renewed his contract with the Club. Olivier, at Milan since the summer of 2021, has become an important linchpin in the Rossoneri forward line, making 76 appearances and scoring 27 goals,” a statement reads.
Giroud has extended his deal until 2024 and he will be making €3.5 million per season. Olivier, 36, has been the starting striker for Milan this season, proving time after time that there is no one better than him right now at leading the front line of coach Stefano Pioli.
“Everything is fine, I am very happy and proud,” Giroud said as he was leaving Casa Milan. “If this is the best way to celebrate last night? Well yes, it’s better we won [laughs]. If I feel at home here at Milan? I feel like a Milan supporter from Day 1, I received a nice welcome and I feel very good.”
Olivier will hope to keep smiling until the end of the season as Milan have a difficult battle for Top 4 ahead of them, and also an upcoming Champions League semi-final encounter next month.