Official: Arsenal announce Giroud signing
The Gunners have confirmed on their official website that they have
reached an agreement for the signing of the France international for an
undisclosed fee on a long-term contract
Arsenal have announced that they have completed the signing of Olivier Giroud from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.
The Premier League club had long been linked
with a move for the France international, with the transfer now only the
subject of the formal processes after the 25-year-old completed a
medical and agreed personal terms on Monday.
Giroud played a key
role in Montpellier's Ligue 1 title-winning 2011-12 campaign, scoring 21
goals in 36 appearances, and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is over the
moon with the striker's arrival at the Emirates Stadium on what is
described as a long-term contract.
"We are delighted to have
secured the signing of Olivier Giroud," Wenger told the club's official
website. "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,
whose deal with Arsenal commences on July 1, was equally pleased to have
secured a move to the Champions League hopefuls.
"I am delighted
to be here at Arsenal and to be part of one of the great teams in
English football," Giroud enthused. "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 joins compatriots Laurent Koscielny, Bacary Sagna, Sebastien Squillaci, Abou Diaby and Francis Coquelin in London.
Source : Goal.com
