Giroud has had talks with other MLS teams, but his desire is to join LAFC, and he hopes that a deal can be struck, the source continued. Giroud's contract with Milan is set to expire this summer. Giroud's MLS discovery rights are also held by LAFC, thus if he joins the league, LAFC will have precedence. The Los Angeles team will have to negotiate with any other club that wants to sign him.
Hugo Lloris, Giroud's former longtime France colleague, was signed by LAFC prior to the 2024 campaign. With 56 goals, Giroud, 37, is the all-time top scorer for France. He has been with Milan for the last three years, where he assisted the team in winning the Serie A in 2022. With 26 Serie A games, 12 goals, and 8 assists, he has had another fantastic season in Italy. Giroud has had successful stints with Chelsea, Arsenal, and other French teams in the past.