Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has signed a new one-year contract.
His original 18-month deal had been due to expire this summer after joining from Arsenal last January.
He's scored 17 goals in 62 appearances for the Blues, with 10 of those coming in this season's Europa League.
Giroud also helped Chelsea win last season's FA Cup, finding the net in their semi-final victory over Southampton.
The French World Cup winner says he was happy to extend his stay at Stamford Bridge.
‘I am very happy to sign a new contract. I really wanted to stay at least one more year - I have felt a part of the team, the family, since the beginning and hopefully there will be more trophies to come.’
Delighted to extend my blue adventure 🔵🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/4IcnR8PhOp
— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) May 21, 2019
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia added, 'we are very pleased that Olivier will be a Chelsea player for another season. Since joining us 18 months ago, he has at times had to be patient and wait for opportunities, but has still been able to make a positive contribution to the team.
‘Whether it is his unselfish link-up play or his 10 Europa League goals this season, he has been a crucial member of the squad and we hope he will be able to pick up a second Chelsea winner’s medal in Baku later this month to accompany last season’s FA Cup win.’
'I am very happy and looking forward to the next year!' - @_OlivierGiroud_ 😄 pic.twitter.com/9upc88ffUW
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 21, 2019
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