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Olivier Giroud has indicated that he is likely to retire from professional football at the end of the current season, with the veteran Lille striker preparing to bring down the curtain on a career spanning more than two decades.
Speaking on the eve of his 40th birthday, the former France international said he was trying to make the most of his remaining matches and felt satisfied with everything he had achieved during his career.
Giroud, who joined Lille on a free transfer from Los Angeles FC in 2025 and is now in his second season with the Ligue 1 club, told L'Equipe that retirement was drawing closer.
"As a player, I think this is very likely my last season. That's why I'm trying to enjoy every moment," Giroud said.
The former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker also said he had no regrets as he looked back on his career.
"I am at peace with myself and with everything I have done in my career."
Giroud's career included winning the Ligue 1 title with Montpellier before moving to Arsenal for £12 million (nearly $16 million) in June 2012.
He later went on to secure European success with Chelsea and win the Scudetto, the Italian top-flight championship, with AC Milan.
Across his professional club career, Giroud has scored 303 goals in 806 appearances. He also scored 57 goals in 137 matches for France and was previously the national team's all-time leading goalscorer.
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