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France legend! Olivier Giroud reveals when he will call time on his international career as he prepares for MLS move with LAFC

Giroud will retire from international football <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-giroud-breaks-henry-record-52-goal-france-world-cup/blt786f1fb346d7aa8a" target="_blank">as his nation's highest-ever goal-scorer in men's football</a>. The veteran striker has led the line consistently for Les Bleus throughout Didier Deschamps 12 years in charge. Giroud repaid Deschamps' faith by playing a selfless role in their World Cup win in 2018 but now the 37-year-old is bringing down the curtain on his international career.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Giroud explained his decision <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Olivier-giroud-attaquant-de-l-equipe-de-france-laisser-la-place-aux-jeunes/1469564" target="_blank">in an interview with L'Equipe</a>. He said: “This will be my last competition with Les Bleus. Obviously, I’m going to miss it a lot.“We need to make way for the youngsters. You also have to be careful not to have one season too many. You have to find the right balance. I’ve always said that I was going to stop when my body asked me to. I think I’ve got two good years left. But as far as the French team is concerned, I think that’ll be the end of it.”

WHAT GIROUD SAID

Giroud has made 131 appearances for the French national team, scoring 57 goals. He <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-giroud-breaks-henry-record-52-goal-france-world-cup/blt786f1fb346d7aa8a" target="_blank">overtook Thierry Henry's record of 51 goals at the 2022 World Cup</a> and also <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/giroud-france-oldest-goalscorer-world-cup-place/blt0f3de0ebbbab9baa" target="_blank">holds the record for the oldest goal-scorer</a> in the history of the French national team.

DID YOU KNOW?

The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is also set to bring an end to his career in Europe. Giroud has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/olivier-giroud-signs-lafc-mls-arsenal-chelsea-designated-player/blt5a4ffe842edee69b" target="_blank">agreed to sign for LAFC</a> in MLS and reunite with his compatriot and former captain Hugo Lloris. For the moment though, Giroud's focus will be on helping France win yet another major honour.

WHAT NEXT FOR GIROUD?

France legend! Olivier Giroud reveals when he will call time on his international career as he prepares for MLS move with LAFC | Goal.com

Olivier Giroud has announced this summer&apos;s European Championship will be his final tournament in international football.