AC Milan have announced the signing of Olivier Giroud on a permanenttransferfrom Chelsea.

The former Chelsea striker joins the club after a deal of 2 million was reached.

According to the report onAC Milan website, Giroud will be wearing the number 9 jersey at the club.

Olivier Giroud joins AC Milan on a 2-year deal, to wear no.9 shirt

Olivier Giroud will the wear no.9 shirt at AC Milan after joining the club on a 2-year deal. Photo: AC MIlanSource: UGC

Giroud won the FA Cup, Europa League, and Champions League during his time as a Chelsea player.

The 34-year oldWorld Cupwinner has signed a two-year deal with AC Milan, and is already in Italy.

He initially joined Chelsea fromArsenalfor a fee of 18m in January 2018.

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