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Olivier Giroud to ditch MLS for France return? LAFC striker linked with shock move back to Ligue 1 as Lille president breaks silence on rumours

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<p>After days of swirling rumours, the speculation has taken a serious turn. Lille president Letang has gone public with the club’s genuine interest in signing Giroud. While a deal is far from done, Letang’s declaration has reignited excitement and set social media buzzing with the possibility of bringing the World Cup winner back to Ligue 1.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In a candid interview with <a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Mercato-de-lille-en-quete-de-neuf/1572941" target="_blank"><em>L'Equipe</em></a>, the Lille president made no secret of his admiration for the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, saying: "Olivier Giroud is a top-level player who, since 2012, has only played for major European clubs, where he has performed well. He is a remarkable man, as is his family."</p><p>However, signing the veteran forward will be no easy task, given the hurdles ahead.</p>

WHAT OLIVIER LETANG SAID

<p>The 38-year-old is currently under contract with Los Angeles FC until the end of 2025, and Lille are fully aware of the complexities involved. Letang didn’t sugarcoat the challenge:  “I’d love to see him join us. He brings everything we seek, tactical fit, experience, high standards, and great human values. But he belongs to another club, and I don’t see how it could happen easily.”</p><p>Despite the obstacles, contractual commitments, financial considerations, and timing, Lille are actively working behind the scenes.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>If an agreement is reached, and Giroud does arrive at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, it would be one of the marquee signings of the summer. While there’s plenty of ground to cover, hope remains alive for Lille supporters. In football, the improbable is never impossible.</p><p>With <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kylian-mbappe-special-message-paul-pogba-france-team-mate-monaco-transfer/bltcc4695b8b88f0eaf" target="_blank">Paul Pogba poised to feature at Monaco</a> and Giroud potentially joining Lille, the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season is shaping up to be a blockbuster campaign filled with returning French icons.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Olivier Giroud to ditch MLS for France return? LAFC striker linked with shock move back to Ligue 1 as Lille president breaks silence on rumours | Goal.com

Lille president Olivier Letang has publicly confirmed interest in Olivier Giroud, fuelling talk of dramatic Ligue 1 homecoming for the French hero.

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