Olivier Giroud looks set to make waves in the Premier League
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Arsenal sign Olivier Giroud
DONE DEAL ... Olivier Giroud has signed for ArsenalARSENAL have signed France striker Olivier Giroud in a deal worth around £12million.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: “We are delighted to have secured the signing of Olivier Giroud.
"He has a very good physical presence and is exceptional in the air, with a great work ethic.
"We are excited about Olivier joining us and he will add an additional dimension to our attacking options next season.
“He has proved that he is capable of performing at the top level with club and country and we saw what a big influence he was in Montpellier’s championship-winning side last season.
"We all look forward to Olivier joining us and seeing him play in an Arsenal shirt.”
Giroud said: “I am delighted to be here at Arsenal and to be part of one of the great teams in English football.
"It's a huge satisfaction to join this great club and it’s been a dream since I was young to play in the Premier League.
“I was attracted by the philosophy of football and Arsene Wenger’s 'touch' at this club.
"I have always admired Arsenal with its great history and reputation, and I now hope to achieve great things here.
"I’m very proud to be a Gunner and I will give my best for all the Arsenal fans.”
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Gunners laud Olivier: New signing Giroud set to tackle taboos on the terraces
The French league’s top scorer last season was recently voted the country’s sexiest footballer and got his kit off for gay mag Tetu
Poster boy: Tetu cover with Olivier GiroudOlivier Giroud looks set to make waves in the Premier League after posing for a gay magazine in France.
The Montpellier striker is due to join Arsenal in a £10m deal after Euro 2012.
Giroud, the French league’s top scorer last season, was recently voted the country’s sexiest footballer. The 25-year-old has now got his kit off for gay mag Tetu.
He features on the front cover of the Paris-based monthly, proudly declaring: “I have no taboos.”
Montpellier owner Louis Nicollin has repeatedly made headlines with a string of anti-gay comments.
But Giroud told Tetu: “I would be delighted if my gesture can help change the mentality of some people involved in football.
“I don’t see any difference between a gay person and a straight one. Tetu is a magazine just like any other.”
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The next Freddie Ljungberg?
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why his naval got white stuff inside??