Giroud reveals Roma interest

Olivier Giroud reveals “Roma called my agent” before he eventually joined Antonio Conte’s Chelsea on deadline day last month.

Giroud satisfied Chelsea’s drawn-out pursuit of a targetman after they failed to sign Edin Dzeko, but the Frenchman suggested he could have replaced the Bosnian at the Olimpico.

“Dortmund were interested but only in a loan deal, while Sevilla and Roma both called my agent,” the former Arsenal striker told Telefoot, as cited by Estadio Deportivo.

Olivier Giroud reveals “Roma called my agent” before he eventually joined Antonio Conte’s Chelsea on deadline day last month.

Giroud satisfied Chelsea’s drawn-out pursuit of a targetman after they failed to sign Edin Dzeko, but the Frenchman suggested he could have replaced the Bosnian at the Olimpico.

“Dortmund were interested but only in a loan deal, while Sevilla and Roma both called my agent,” the former Arsenal striker told Telefoot, as cited by Estadio Deportivo.

“A week ago, I spoke with [France boss Didier] Deschamps because I wanted to hear his thoughts – but he didn’t encourage me to sign for Chelsea.”