• Premier League

Giroud's new two-year deal is done, says Wenger

ESPN staff
September 30, 2014
Olivier Giroud has been rewarded for his previous fine form despite struggling with injury this season © PA Photos
Enlarge

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that striker Olivier Giroud has agreed a two-year extension to his current contract.

Giroud, 28 on Tuesday, is currently recovering from surgery on a broken left tibia and will be out of action until the end of the year. However, he has been rewarded for some fine form over the past few seasons and will continue to play for the north London club until 2018.

When asked about the situation with Giroud, Wenger said: "It is done. We want stability and to keep the core of our team together. Giroud is an important player here. It is agreed. When it is completely done, we will announce it.''

Wenger, speaking ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Galatasaray, said Jack Wilshere is fit after fears were raised about his ankle at the weekend. The midfielder trained on Tuesday and is in the Arsenal squad to face Galatasaray

The manager also had fitness updates on Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey. The former has a calf problem and the latter a hamstring strain, and they are expected to miss four weeks each.

Wenger said: "To be generous with time, four weeks. If all goes well, three. Arteta is the same, maybe a bit quicker. It will be after the international break,'' he said.

© ESPN Sports Media Ltd
ESPN staff Close

ABOUT COOKIES

To help make this website better, to improve and personalize your experience and for advertising purposes, are you happy to accept cookies and other technologies.

More Info Here Cookie Choices