Following reports in Italy that Olivier Giroud wants a move to MLS, now it’s suggested LAFC are in advanced talks with the Milan striker.
The 37-year-old is only under contract until June 30 and there are very real doubts as to whether he will extend with the Rossoneri.
La Gazzetta dello Sport had already suggested that Giroud was pushing to see out his career in the USA with Major League Soccer.
Now The Athletic claim that there is one specific club already in advanced negotiations with Giroud’s entourage and it is LAFC.
There is still no agreement and Giroud is free to consider other options too, including the possibility of remaining at Milan, where he remains their first choice centre-forward and top scorer.
He found the net 14 times in 36 competitive games this season, along with an impressive nine assists.
However, it is reported that LAFC have secured his MLS discovery rights, giving them the priority to sign him ahead of any other club in the league.
LAFC reached the MLS Cup Final for two years in a row and their current squad includes players like Hugo Lloris, Cristian Olivera and Denis Bouanga.
🚨 EXCL: Los Angeles FC in talks to sign Olivier Giroud this summer. AC Milan contract ends in June + #LAFC working on deal to bring 37yo to #MLS. Not done or imminent + France striker has many options, including #ACMilan stay. W/ @tombogert @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/GCfvruSmmH
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) March 19, 2024