Olivier Giroud has said his Chelsea future looks “bleaker” following the arrival of Gonzalo Higuain from Juventus on loan until the end of the season.
Higuain made his debut in Sunday’s 3-0 FA Cup fourth round win over Sheffield Wednesday at Stamford Bridge, and looks set to play against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday after Maurizio Sarri replaced him with Giroud in the 82nd minute.
Chelsea have an option to keep Giroud — who is in the final year of his contract — next season but, with the possibility of Higuain’s loan deal being extended or made permanent, the France international is beginning to consider other options.
His words, “It’s certain that if Chelsea wants to sign another striker [permanently], like Higuain, my future would look bleaker. As I’m practically out of contract in June, we’ll see what the best decision to take is.”
“I haven’t played much recently,” he said. “The coach made the choice to play Eden up front. It’s a tactical choice that is to the detriment of the forwards who are real No. 9s, in inverted commas.
“He’s extraordinary. He’s the best player I’ve ever played with, I’ve said it before. But I’m sure that if you ask him the question, his preferred position is No. 10 and not striker.”
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