Olivier Giroud explains exactly why he had to leave Arsenal ahead of emotional return

Olivier Giroud has revealed that he had to leave Arsenal to secure a place in France’s World Cup squad. The French striker departed the club for Premier League rivals Chelsea in January 2018. Giroud had scored 105 goals in 253 appearances for the Gunners before that after being signed by Arsene Wenger . Giroud is set to return to North London this week, with the reigning Premier League champions set to take on his current side Lille in the Champions League .