Giroud completes AC Milan transfer deal with No. 9 shirt at his disposal

Olivier Giroud has completed his transfer to AC Milan from Chelsea and has been given the No 9 shirt.

The French  nal spent three years at Stamford Bridge and the West Londoners gave him a glowing review as they wished him well during his time in Italy.

"AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Olivier Jonathan Giroud on a permanent transfer from Chelsea FC.

"The French striker will be wearing the No 9 jersey." A statement released by AC Milan after the Chelsea star completed the transfer deal.

Giroud's Chelsea contract was extended by the West Londoners at the end of the season, although included an £850,000 release clause. AC Milan have triggered the clause.

The World Cup winner will provide an alternative to injured veteran Zlatan Ibrahimovic. 

Report by the Sun suggests that Giroud has agreed a two-year deal, worth around £50,000-a-week.

He joined Arsenal from Montpellier in 2012, joining the 100-club at the Gunners.

Upon his arrival at Chelsea from Arsenal in 2018, the 34-year-old Frenchman said: 

"My ambition is to win some trophies, that’s why I am playing football. I am a competitor and I want to win again and again.”

And that is exactly what he did bagging winner's medals in the FA Cup, Europa League and Champions League.

In an affectionate statement on their website, the Blues documented his career and said: 

"Olivier ends his time in London SW6 with 119 appearances, 59 as a sub, and 39 goals to his name, as well as those three trophy wins.

"We thank him greatly for his service and wish him the very best in his future career."