French forward Giroud completes AC Milan move

New AC Milan centre-forward, France`s Olivier Giroud gestures as he arrives at La Madonnina clinic in Milan. Pic/AFP

Chelsea's France attacker Olivier Giroud has completed his move to AC Milan, the Italian club announced on Saturday. The World Cup winner underwent a medical on Friday before signing with the Serie A runners-up who return to the Champions League next season after a seven-year absence.

"AC Milan are delighted to announce the signing of Olivier Jonathan Giroud on a permanent transfer from Chelsea," the club said in a statement without giving details of the duration which Italian media reported is for two years.

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