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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Giroud linked with MLS move</li><li>AC Milan man in talks with LAFC</li><li>Out of contract in summer</li></ul>

Olivier Giroud edging closer to MLS! LAFC in advanced talks to sign AC Milan forward as Frenchman eyes reunion with former international team-mate Hugo Lloris

<p>The 37-year-old forward could link up with ex-international teammate Hugo Lloris in Hollywood, with the 2022 MLS champions looking to bolster their attack, according to <a href="https://theathletic.com/5352142/2024/03/19/olivier-giroud-lafc-ac-milan/" target="_blank">The Athletic.</a> Despite his age, Giroud is still scoring at a prolific rate in Europe, with 12 goals and eight assists across 26 matches in Serie A this season.</p><div class="affiliate-button-container theme-1" data-name="Apple TV"><div class="affiliate-button"><img class="logo" height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2de198b67da95a2e/65709d2436cf7d0407034ef9/Apple_TV.png" style="width: 72;height: 40;"><span class="affiliate-text">Get the MLS Season Pass today!</span></div><a href="https://tv.apple.com/channel/tvs.sbd.7000?itsct=goal_mls&amp;itscg=30200&amp;at=1010l39UY" class="affiliate-button-link" target="_blank">Stream games now</a></div>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>LAFC have made the past two MLS Cup championship games, winning in 2022 and falling just short in 2023. With Giroud in their ranks, alongside reigning<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/mls-lafs-denis-bouanga-golden-boot/blt21d7d8a263a23aec" target="_blank"> Golden Boot-winner Denis Bouanga</a>, their attack would be one of the most prolific across the league.</p><p>Giroud helped France reach the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup finals, winning the former against Croatia, and falling just short against Lionel Messi and Argentina in Qatar.</p><p>However, nothing is set in stone at the moment, with the report claiming that the Rossoneri themselves could still look to extend Giroud's stay in Milan beyond the 2024 campaign. If he doesn't reach an agreement with LAFC, options in the Middle East are available - along with other European teams, too.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Giroud has 56 goals in 129 caps for France - making him Les Bleus' all-time record scorer. Across his entire career he's netted 332 times for club and country since 2005. </p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Currently with the France national team during the international window, Giroud is lining up to participate in a pair of friendlies against Germany and Chile. At club level, he will return to the pitch with Milan on March 30 against Fiorentina. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR GIROUD?

Olivier Giroud edging closer to MLS! LAFC in advanced talks to sign AC Milan forward as Frenchman eyes reunion with former international team-mate Hugo Lloris | Goal.com Ghana

MLS side LAFC have begun contract talks with AC Milan star Olivier Giroud over a proposed Summer move to the West Coast.