Olivier Giroud signed a one-year extension till 2024 with AC Milan on Wednesday, the day after scoring the purpose which despatched his workforce by to the Champions League semifinals.
“AC Milan is proud to announce that Olivier Giroud has renewed his contract with the club,” Milan mentioned in a brief assertion.
The Italian champion confirmed to AFP that the veteran France striker’s new deal expires on the finish of subsequent season.
Giroud netted in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Napoli which gave Milan a 2-1 combination win in its all-Italian Champions League quarterfinal.
“I’m very proud, very happy… the perfect way to celebrate last night,” Giroud mentioned to Sky Sport shortly after the announcement.
Milan may now face Inter Milan within the final 4 as its native rival leads by two targets forward of its second leg with Benfica on Wednesday.
Giroud, who’s France’s all-time main goalscorer, has netted 27 occasions for Milan since arriving from Chelsea at the beginning of final season.
The 36-year-old was essential to Milan profitable its first Serie A title in 11 years in May, and has scored a sequence of necessary targets for the membership.
Milan presently sits fourth in Serie A, 22 factors behind this marketing campaign’s runaway league-leader Napoli.
