Olivier Giroud gets closer to AC Milan (Icon Sport via.)
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has reached an agreement to join AC Milan, according to reports in Italy.
The 34-year-old’s contract was due to expire at the end of the month, but Chelsea triggered an option to extend the striker’s contract for a year.
However, Champions League holders are still ready to sell Giroud this summer and AC Milan are leading the way for the France international.
According to Sky Italia, Giroud has now entered into a two-year contract with AC Milan worth € 3.5million (£ 3million) per year plus bonuses.
The report claims AC Milan have yet to agree an amount with Chelsea, but Giroud hopes the club will allow him to leave with a free transfer.
It is also claimed that Chelsea are ready to discuss the possibility of selling Hakim Ziyech and Tiemoue Bakayoko to AC Milan.
Olivier Giroud helped Chelsea win the Champions League this season (.)
Bakayoko, who was signed from Monaco on a £ 40million deal in 2017, struggled to make an impact in his only season at Chelsea.
The 26-year-old has spent the last three seasons on loan, including a stint at AC Milan. It is understood that the Serie A club have maintained their interest in Bakayoko, who spent the last campaign in Napoli.
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Ziyech, meanwhile, also struggled to make an impact in his debut season at Chelsea after signing a £ 36.6million contract with Ajax last year.
The Morocco international was unable to secure a regular role under Thomas Tuchel and was left on the bench for Chelsea’s victory over Manchester City in the Champions League final last month.
It is understood that AC Milan see Ziyech as an ideal replacement for Hakan Calhanoglu, who joined Inter in a free transfer on Tuesday.
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