{"id":549732,"date":"2020-04-17T07:46:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T11:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=549732"},"modified":"2020-04-17T07:53:27","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T11:53:27","slug":"report-olivier-giroud-could-take-pay-cut-to-move-to-inter-milan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/04\/17\/report-olivier-giroud-could-take-pay-cut-to-move-to-inter-milan\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Olivier Giroud Could Take Pay Cut to Move to Inter Milan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chelsea<\/a> striker Olivier Giroud<\/a> is willing to take a significant pay cut to move to Inter Milan this summer, according to Gazetta dello Sport. <\/a>The Frenchman’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire at the end of June.<\/p>\n

Olivier Giroud Willing to Earn Less Money at Inter Milan<\/h2>\n

Desperate for a Fresh Start<\/h3>\n

At the age of 33, Giroud is clearly aware that his career is coming to an end. Therefore, he’s willing to slash his \u00a3135,000 a week wages to make a fresh start in the hope of making more of an impact at a new club. He’s only managed five league starts all season.<\/p>\n

Inter boss Antonio Conte<\/a> signed Giroud at Chelsea in 2018. He’s reportedly keen to bring the French World Cup winner to the San Siro as back-up for Romelu Lukaku<\/a>. The Italian giants are likely to lose striker Lautaro Martinez<\/a> this summer.<\/p>\n

Olivier Giroud Said he was happy at Chelsea<\/h3>\n

However, in March when first-choice striker Tammy Abraham<\/a> was injured, Giroud put in some good performances for the Blues. At the time he told the Evening Standard<\/a> he was happy at the club after a January move away didn’t materialise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are a few weeks [to go], games to win and maybe another trophy,” he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd after I think I have two, three nice seasons in front of me. It\u2019s not the time to talk about contracts. But one more time I will make a decision when it comes.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s behind me. It was a tough month for me. I just spoke with the manager and I believed what he said, that I would get my chance and he has given me my chance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’ve tried to give his confidence back on the pitch. I do my job the best that I can and I\u2019m very happy to be back in the team. Of course, my confidence is better. The transfer window is behind me. I\u2019m a Chelsea player, I\u2019m happy here again and that\u2019s the most important thing.\u201d<\/p>\n

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