Started for a few weeks now, the negotiations for the extension of Olivier Giroud to AC Milan experienced a very important step forward on Wednesday. According to our information, the top scorer in the history of the Blues, at the end of the contract on June 30, 2023, should probably commit, shortly, for an additional season.
A second meeting, after the one in early February, was held between Paolo Maldini, the Lombard club’s sporting director, Frédéric Massara, its football director, and Michael Manuello, the striker’s agent. If the meeting has not yet resulted in the signing of an official document, it is now only a question of details. “All the lights are green”, we are told in the entourage of the Milanese board. Even if the salary conditions have not been filtered, there is talk in Italy of an annual amount slightly higher than 3.7 million euros accompanied by various bonuses.
Arrived in Milan in the summer of 2021 from Chelsea, Giroud largely contributed to winning the title, the first since 2011, in the spring of 2022. Through his professionalism and efficiency, he conquered the Tifosi and his coach Stefano Pioli. He has participated in 34 meetings this season, including 28 as a starter (in all competitions). His stats show 12 goals and 6 assists. After 27 days, AC Milan currently occupies 4th place in Serie A, 4 points behind Lazio, 2nd, and 2 points behind Inter, 3rd.