The opportunity of shifting to Milan introduced childhood reminiscences dashing again to Olivier Giroud.
The Frenchman made official his departure from Chelsea for a reported two-year take care of the Serie A giants on Saturday.
Now the veteran striker has designs on successful trophies with the Rossoneri himself.
“I nonetheless really feel like just a little child, 35 — or nearly 35 — years outdated,” Giroud instructed Milan TV. “After I was younger, I regarded as much as Jean-Pierre Papin, Andriy Shevchenko and clearly Paolo [Maldini].
“This group made me dream. I used to be additionally a giant fan of Marco van Basten. So many nice gamers have performed on this huge membership in Europe.
“Milan have an enormous historical past in Europe and that’s why I needed to affix the membership.
“Additionally to play in one of the best competitors in Europe, within the Champions League, and I hope we are able to obtain nice issues with the group.”
“I believe we may have enjoyable!” @_OlivierGiroud_ is prepared for this new journey: watch his first interview
“Credo che ci divertiremo”
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Milan will return to the Champions League this season for the primary time since 2013-14.
Solely Actual Madrid (13) have gained extra European titles than Milan’s seven, however the Rossoneri haven’t triumphed within the competitors since 2007.
After successful the Champions League and the Europa League with Chelsea over a three-year span, Giroud desires to have the identical kind of expertise in Milan.
“I really feel blessed that I had the chance to win trophies, enjoying for giant golf equipment,” Giroud mentioned.
“I believe Milan is a membership that deserves to play on the highest degree.”
Past serving to the group return to glory, Giroud is very excited to play alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“I believe he’s an instance for the children, he’s the most effective strikers in Serie A and I’m wanting ahead to enjoying alongside him,” Giroud mentioned. “I believe we may have enjoyable!”
“I simply need to win one thing with Milan, and with Zlatan it’s even higher, you understand.”