The World Cup-winning striker has committed to another season at Stamford Bridge, with a renewal option taken up in his terms at Stamford Bridge <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Olivier Giroud has committed his immediate future to Chelsea by signing a one-year contract extension.<\/p>\n
Goal<\/strong> revealed on Monday that the France international had agreed to remain at Stamford Bridge for the 2019-20 campaign.<\/p>\n Questions had been asked of his ongoing presence in west London over recent weeks, with a return to his homeland mooted, but the 32-year-old has opted to stay put.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The World Cup winner has told the Blues\u2019 official website: \u201cI am very happy to sign a new contract.<\/p>\n \u201cI really wanted to stay at least one more year – I have felt a part of the team, the family, since the beginning and hopefully there will be more trophies to come.\u201d<\/p>\n Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added on seeing fresh terms agreed with an experienced frontman: \u201cWe are very pleased that Olivier will be a Chelsea player for another season.<\/p>\n \u201cSince joining us 18 months ago, he has at times had to be patient and wait for opportunities, but has still been able to make a positive contribution to the team.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether it is his unselfish link-up play or his 10 Europa League goals this season, he has been a crucial member of the squad and we hope he will be able to pick up a second Chelsea winners\u2019 medal in Baku later this month to accompany last season\u2019s FA Cup win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Giroud linked up with Chelsea during the winter transfer window of 2018.<\/p>\n He crossed London from Arsenal to sign for the Blues, with there a desire on his part to remain in English football.<\/p>\n Antonio Conte was at the Blues helm at the time of his arrival, but the managerial baton has since been passed to Maurizio Sarri.<\/p>\n Neither manager has used Giroud as a regular starter, with the Frenchman forced to be patient in pursuit of minutes.<\/p>\n He has, however, managed 17 goals in 62 appearances to date.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n