The striker's move to Lille marks a return to his home country for the first time since 2012, when he left Montpellier for Arsenal.

France's all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud has signed a one-year deal with Lille after leaving Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.It means Giroud, who played his final game for LAFC on 30 June and turns 39 in September,

Olivier Giroud admits his brief tenure at Los Angeles FC was disappointing, although he will cherish the friendships and the trophy he gathered during his year in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old striker is eager to play once again in France after 13 years away,