Olivier Giroud reveals truth behind Arsenal exit ahead of Champions League reunion

Former Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has said that he left the club to ensure a place in the France World Cup squad. The Frenchman left the Gunners to join rivals Chelsea in January 2018. It brought an end to six-and-a-half years with Arsenal, where he scored 105 goals in 253 appearances for the club in all competitions. The now 40-year-old will return to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night as his Lille side visit in the Champions League league stage. He has reflected on his time at the club.