Chelsea striker Giroud 'surprised by Juventus messages'

Football
12 Sep 2020 • 7:46 AM MYT
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Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is surprised by talk of contact with Juventus.

It was reported that Giroud is a target for Juventus, but the 33-year-old said that such claims are "far from the truth".

Giroud told Telefoot: “I was surprised to receive messages from mates talking about the Juventus rumour.

"It is far from the truth. I am a Chelsea player & I feel good here. I did not have a great end of season just to leave without a bit of faith."

The 33-year-old signed an extension to his Blues contract in May which will cover the entirety of the 2020-21 season, however this has not deterred interested clubs.

He maintains he is determined to fight for his spot in Lampard's starting XI after the £53million arrival of Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.

"One thing is certain: the competition will pull us all to the top. A great club should have different options in each position.

"We want to be in the race for the title and I'm here. I finished the season well and I proved to the manager that he can count on me.

"Werner is not the same profile as me, I hope to have some playing time."

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