Olivier Giroud scored in his ultimate recreation for AC Milan as he took his Serie A bow earlier than his transfer to MLS.
The Rossoneri drew with backside membership Salernitana 3-3 on a Saturday evening of farewells at San Siro.
The 37-year-old Giroud, who helped Milan to the Serie A title in 2022, is leaving after three years and can be part of Los Angeles FC.
Giroud was given a standing ovation when he was substituted off six minutes from time, hugging all of his teammates and coach Stefano Pioli as the group sang his identify.
Milan´s final match of the season was additionally Pioli´s ultimate match in cost, bringing to an finish a five-year stint that included the Champions League semifinal final yr in addition to the Serie A title.
Olivier Giroud scored in his ultimate recreation for AC Milan forward of his transfer to MLS
The 37-year-old, who helped Milan to the Serie A title in 2022, is leaving after three years
There have been emotional scenes earlier than the match as Pioli was encircled by his gamers. He had tears in his eyes as he embraced every of them individually as they applauded, whereas the entire stadium gave him a standing ovation.
Rafael Leão instantly went over to rejoice with Pioli after scoring the opening purpose within the twenty second minute following a howler by Salernitana goalkeeper Vincenzo Fiorillo, who dropped the ball at his ft. They have been joined by the remainder of the Milan crew.
5 minutes later it was Giroud´s flip as he acrobatically struck house a nook for his fifteenth league purpose of the season. The France ahead has 49 targets for Milan in his three seasons.
Simy pulled one again for Salernitana within the sixty fourth however Davide Calabria restored Milan´s two-goal benefit 13 minutes later.
Nevertheless, targets from Junior Sambia and Simy within the final three minutes rescued a draw for already-relegated Salernitana in its final top-flight match.
The World Cup winner is about to hitch Hugo Lloris at LAFC, the membership owned by Will Ferrell
It was additionally Milan defender Simon Kjær’s final match for the membership. Pioli, Giroud and Kjær have been all celebrated in a particular ceremony after the match, and all three struggled to carry again tears.
Giroud is about to hitch his former France teammate Hugo Lloris at Los Angeles FC, the membership owned by Hollywood legend Will Ferrell.
Giroud’s contract with LAFC is predicted to run till December 2025, with earlier studies claiming he’ll earn $3.2million a yr with the MLS membership.
He’ll doubtless be part of the facet after the Euros this summer time, making his worldwide Swansong with France.
Giroud, who was a part of Les Blues World Cup successful squad in 2018, confirmed earlier this month that he’ll retire from worldwide responsibility with Les Bleus after this summer time’s European Championships in Germany.
Giroud introduced this month that he’ll retire from the French nationwide crew after Euro 2024
Giroud is predicted to be a key participant for France coach Didier Deschamps once more at Euro 2024
The Frenchman had been linked with a transfer to each Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in Europe earlier than he selected the US.
The Frenchman beforehand frolicked at Arsenal and Chelsea, amassing 90 targets and 28 assists in 255 Premier League appearances.
Giroud has received a bunch of trophies for each membership and nation, together with the Champions League, Europa League, 4 FA Cups and the 2018 World Cup with France.
Lloris signed with LAFC again in December following greater than a decade with Tottenham
