OLIVIER GIROUD has revealed his frustration at Chelsea and admits he is ready to finally leave in January.
The French striker, who nearly left the club at the beginning of 2020, has yet to start a Premier League game for Frank Lampard’s high-flying team this season.
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Olivier Giroud got a rare late cameo against Newcastle on SaturdayCredit: EPA
Giroud, 34, a target of David Beckham’s Inter Miami, said: “I’m aware of my situation.
“I will have to make a decision in January. I hope I make the right one as I’ve always done.
“It’s worrying because I thought I still had a role to play in this team, especially after ending last season so well and helping the team qualify for the Champions League.”
Speaking to French TV station Telefoot, he added: “At the start of the season I thought I could still help the team, but I’m playing much less.
“So that will have to change or I’ll have to make a decision.”
Giroud scored two goals in France’s 4-2 win over Sweden last week, bringing his tally to 44 internationals goals.
But he was back on bench at Newcastle on Saturday and was only given a brief run-out in the 87th minute in a 2-0 win.
French boss Didier Deschamps has warned Giroud that he has to be playing regularly ahead of Euro2020.
Olivier Giroud notched his 44th Les Bleus goalCredit: Reuters
Deschamps said: “If the situation keeps dragging on, he knows full well what I think.”
MLS newboys Inter Miami have shown an interest in Giroud.
And should he make the move, he could be partnered by former Chelsea team-mate Gonzalo Higuain.
Giroud could reunite with former Chelsea team-mate Higuain in MiamiCredit: AFP or licensors
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