Giroud stays focused, but uncertain on future

2017-07-14 - His stay at the club. “At the moment I’m still an Arsenal player so I’ll try to be professional like always and prepare well for next season,” Giroud told Sky Sports. “Obviously, there will be more competition, even more than last year, but it’s always ni

LONDON: Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is unsure about his immediate future at the Premier League club, but remains focused on preparing for the team’s pre-season fixtures, the France international said.

Manager Arsene Wenger used Giroud, pictured, primarily as a substitute last season as the 30-year-old made 18 of his 29 league appearances off the bench and started in just three of Arsenal’s eight Champions League matches.

The North London club’s new signing Alexandre Lacazette will increase competition for starting places up front and while Giroud welcomes the added pressure, he remains uncertain about extending

Giroud stays focused, but uncertain on future

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