Olivier Giroud: Au Revoir Cher Ami

[El Granit-Coq]

I would be a lot more angry about this if I hadn't been buttered up by the Auba signing and Özil contract extension.

It does, however, prove that we are still a club that puts financial results before a quality team. Keeping Giroud and adding Aubameyang would have meant that we had a very wide array of striking skills amongst our ranks (I'd rate Giroud as one of the best 3 target men in European football.. although it isn't a loaded pool).

Alas, in order to buy it seems Kroenke will still force us to sell and thus, a dampener has been put on an otherwise fantastic day.

This was not about finances. Wenger already alluded to letting Giroud go to where he can start.

The club is supporting his WC year.

 

[ArtetaCognition]

This was not about finances. Wenger already alluded to letting Giroud go to where he can start.

The club is supporting his WC year.

If it wasn't a rival I might agree. Make no mistake, Giroud is a better striker than Morata and will win the favour of the Chelsea fans quicker than they realise.

 

[bojed]

I've been wanting him out for quite some time now but damn mates, this one really broke my heart when it finally happened.

A true model professional model since Bergy and Bobby.

Thanks for everything Oli.

Na na na na na na na, na na na na, Giroud!

 

[Kroket]

Cared more about the club than most, wish him all the best despite him playing for Chelsea now.

I'm sure he'll get a good reception when he returns to the Emirates.

 

[blaze_of_glory]

Awh man, was gonna be my only avatar.

The search continues.

Feel free to use it. I'll probably change it soon enough

 

[arsmile]

i love this man...

 

[Ewarwoowar]

Bye bye big man,, that scorpion kick indellabely engraved in my fond memories bank, thanks,, don't feel too blue(if you know what I mean)

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

Pure class. Feels like he didn't want to leave.

Learned to love him too late. This is very sad day for me.

 

[razörist]

Gained a lot of my respect with his obvious love for Arsenal. Would have been welcome to stay now but goodbye Olivier!

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

I'm here if you need to talk @blaze_of_glory x

 

[Beksl]

Love or hate him, he was a decent servant for the Club. Glad he got pass the 100 mark, will always be remembered and appreciated by true Arsenal fans.

 

[Rain Dance]

https://d1u5p3l4wpay3k.cloudfront.net/paladins_gamepedia/8/85/Evie_SP_Death_1_e.ogg
So, this is despair...

 

[<<reed>>]

He won the Puskas award and our hearts.
Goodbye Olivier!

 

[Artisan]

lol at the affectionate goodbye message official Arsenal twitter made to the guy. stark contrast to just the message that Sanchez has left.

 

[El Granit-Coq]

Feel free to use it. I'll probably change it soon enough

Nah it's cool. Early bird and all.

 

[Hope]

Loved him though he didn't exactly worked out for us. We needed pacy forwards anyway now.
Chelsea will suit him much more. Good luck Oli

 

[say yes]

Cheerio donkey

Hope that you’re as effective for Chelsea as you were for us.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

I'm in tears here. Never felt as sad about Arsenal player leaving. This is worse than Fabregas and Persie.

I hope we don't lose connection with Giroud and that he will always stay true Gunner. Otherwise I just don't see the point in my life anymore.

 

[Tosker]

anyone see his interview on Sky Sports? He sounded quite depressed

 

[TriniGunner]

I'm sad...truly sad. This is a guy who really loved the club and wanted to be here.