Olivier Giroud is set for a contract extension according to AC Milan director Frederic Massara.
AC Milan director Frederic Massara has confirmed that the club are in negotiations for a contract renewal with Olivier Giroud, and in fact, an agreement is imminent.
The France international's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, but the club hierarchy have now confirmed that an extension is on the cards.
What he said
Transfer journalist reported today via his Twitter handle a statement made by AC Milan director, Massara on Giroud's future at the club.
Per the report, Massara confirmed that Giroud will sign a new deal with the Rossoneri soon, suggesting it is all but done.
The deal is expected to be an extension for one year, meaning the contract will expire at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Massara: “I’m able to confirm that Olivier Giroud will sign a new deal soon — it’s imminent.”
The France national team record scorer has been a top performer for Milan since signing for Chelsea in the summer of 2021.
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