Olivier Giroud wants to continue his beautiful story with the France team. As mentioned by the Parisian-Today in France on February 10, the top scorer in the history of the Blues with 52 achievements and world champion 2018 sees himself playing in the selection for a while yet. Guest of the program “8:30 p.m., Sunday” on France 2, the AC Milan player, 36, confirmed that he did not wish to retire internationally.
“No no, it’s not over (the France team). Emotions, I hope there will still be some. I am not ready to hang up, to take off this blue jersey which is close to my heart, ”explained the Savoyard. Before adding: “I have the motivation to continue and the physical too, I feel good. For the moment I am still selectable and a player of the France team. »
Olivier Giroud therefore did not want to imitate his teammates, Hugo Lloris (36), Steve Mandanda (37) and Raphaël Varane (29), who retired from international duty after the World Cup. He will therefore be able to wear the Blues jersey again during the Euro 2024 qualifiers against the Netherlands and Ireland in March, if Didier Deschamps calls him.
An extension also with AC Milan?
According to our information, the striker of the France team should also extend the adventure for a year, until 2024 in Lombardy. A new meeting is scheduled soon to settle the final details for an extension.
Asked about this in January at the microphone of Canal Plus, the tricolor striker had already mentioned his desire to stay in Milan, which he had joined in the summer of 2021: “I want to extend my contract. With the victory of the Scudetto, I entered the hearts of the fans. If I can finish my career here at the highest level, I will”.