Olivier Giroud announced plans to retire at the end of the 2026/27 season
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- The 2018 World Cup champion in the French national team, Olivier Giroud, said that he plans to end his playing career after the end of the 2026/27 season.
- His contract with Lille expires in June 2027.
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Olivier Giroud plays for the French Lille, his contract runs until June 2027.
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Olivier Giroud, the 2018 world champion with the French national football team, said that he is likely to retire at the end of the 2026/27 season.
Giroud's contract with the French Lille expires in June 2027.
MOSCOW, September 29 - RIA Novosti. The 2018 world champion in the French national football team, Olivier Giroud, said that he will most likely end his sports career at the end of the 2026/27 season.
Giroud turns 40 on Wednesday. The athlete plays for the French Lille, whose contract expires in June 2027.
"I think this is probably my last season as a player, so I'm enjoying every moment," Giroud told L'Equipe.
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Olivier Giroud's retirement at the end of the 2026/27 season
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Open Questions
- In what role does Giroud plan to remain in football after retiring?
