Olivier Giroud extends contract with LOSC for another season
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Olivier Giroud, the French striker, has signed a one-year contract extension with LOSC Lille, announced Monday evening. The 39-year-old, who joined the club last summer, will continue playing into his 40s, commemorating a career that includes 44 appearances and 11 goals last season. Giroud expressed interest in extending his career on the final day of Ligue 1. LOSC president Olivier Létang noted Giroud still possesses a strong drive. The striker will play under new manager Davide Ancelotti this upcoming season, which begins in August.
- •Giroud extends deal with LOSC until the end of the 2026-27 season.
- •He will turn 40 on September 30, 2026.
- •Scored 11 goals across all competitions last season.
- •Previously hinted at desire to continue playing at age 40.
- •Giroud played under new manager Davide Ancelotti next season.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Official | ‘This will most likely be my last season’ Olivier Giroud following Lille contract extension
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Giroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39
- 4:18 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Olivier Giroud signs new deal at LOSC!
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Olivier Giroud to extend Lille stay
"France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.Giroud joined Lille last season and scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League.
"One more year.Retirement will have to wait for Olivier Giroud!The French 2018 World Cup champion is extending his spell at LOSC by one more season.Lille officially announced on Monday evening that the...
"Olivier Giroud (39) has extended his stay at Lille OSC by a further season, as confirmed by the club on Monday. France’s all-time record goal-scorer will therefore continue playing into his 40s. G...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:10 AMOfficial | ‘This will most likely be my last season’ Olivier Giroud following Lille contract extension
Olivier Giroud (39) has extended his stay at Lille OSC by a further season, as confirmed by the club on Monday. France’s all-time record goal-scorer will therefore continue playing into his 40s. G...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 5:16 PMGiroud pens one-year Lille contract extension aged 39
France's record goalscorer Olivier Giroud has extended his contract with Ligue 1 outfit Lille by one season, the club announced on Monday.Giroud joined Lille last season and scored decisive goals including four in the Europa League.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:18 PM🚨 Olivier Giroud signs new deal at LOSC!
One more year.Retirement will have to wait for Olivier Giroud!The French 2018 World Cup champion is extending his spell at LOSC by one more season.Lille officially announced on Monday evening that the...
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 3:30 PMOlivier Giroud to extend Lille stay
Olivier Giroud (39) will extend his stay at Lille OSC by a further season, as per a report from L’Équipe. France’s all-time record goal-scorer will therefore continue playing into his 40s. Gir...
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