LAFC head coach Steven Cherundolo said Olivier Giroud will be available to play for the MLS team for the first time on Tuesday night in the Leagues Cup.
"Olivier will be available for tomorrow," Cherundolo said in the news conference ahead of the match."He's a great player and can only be a good addition for LAFC. Obviously, it's easier for me to talk because I know him really well, but he is going to bring his personality, leadership and experience," said Lloris at the MLS All-Star Game.
"I still believe he comes here to keep winning, that's how he is. He is going to help this young team continue the development. For me personally, it's going to be a really good experience at this state of our careers. We didn't expect to share this last experience together."But I think in his mind, he always wanted to come to MLS one day or another. I think it was just the right time for him to come."contacted him in 2021.
"It's a bit funny ... I signed for AC Milan , before that, I met someone from LA Galaxy," Giroud said at his presentation by LAFC two weeks ago."I told them it's not the right time for me to leave Europe.Now, Giroud and LAFC will attempt to beat the Earthquakes in the round of 16 clash to advance to the tournament's quarterfinal round.
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