Cristiano Ronaldo completed the move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC, despite Patrick Mahomes’ efforts to sign him for Sporting Kansas City. After his snub, another star forward and FIFA World Cup winner with France has shown interest in an MLS move, as per rumors. It has drawn reactions from US soccer fans asking their favorite clubs to move fast and sign him.
Reports speculate France forward Olivier Giroud with interest in an MLS move amidst AC Milan contract extension talks. However, Giroud has drawn interest from a host of clubs from Europe. 36-year-old will be an excellent addition to MLS if the move goes through, and fans are already making noise in anticipation.
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MLS fans ready to welcome Giroud after Ronaldo’s sub despite Patrick Mahomes’ efforts
MLS fans have reacted to the news and want their respective clubs to sign him immediately. They think the player still has two years and will bang goals in the MLS. Kansas City FC fan says, “Oh Patrick Mahomes is all over this already” after losing out on Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oh @PatrickMahomes is all over this already 🔥 https://t.co/6ZVu2p2Hqj
— Brandon McConnell (@BigMaConnell) January 3, 2023
Atlanta United needs a striker.
Giroud I think would tear up MLS
— Chris Kilroy (@chriskilroy) January 3, 2023
@OrlandoCitySC sign him!! He can still bang in goals and we need a forward like him https://t.co/Czs96tLM0v
— CHOONGER©️ (@1andonly_cac) January 4, 2023
Really think he can have 2 top years left in him in the MLS. He fits the mold of the classic older MLS DP #9 https://t.co/dcVYMYYzNR
— Araujo Masterclass (@Cgoodwin188) January 3, 2023
However, there are certain fans who don’t want to get excited as there are no links from media other than the US and England. One fan will become a season ticket holder of Los Angeles FC if the club completes the move.
Honestly, Twellman's tweet and some British media that have picked up this tweet are the only places where I'm seeing any connection to Giroud and the MLS. Zero in the French media about it. Zero! #MLS https://t.co/1BcFsIDDCm
— Dave Trotter (@OuiNonFootball) January 3, 2023
If Olivier Giroud, one of my absolute fave players, came to @LAFC, I would buy season tickets and go to every game. (Tbf I went to a lot of games last season, but not *every* game.) https://t.co/EfhF8t6A2I pic.twitter.com/GUNt6PeObp
— Rachel Alison (@CoastingAlong) January 3, 2023
Let’s look at how other fans have reacted.
@stlCITYsc, please make it happen. He will feel at home. St. Louis is French anyways. Lol #wishlist
— Musaseka (@moseck95) January 3, 2023
Would be nice if he plays somewhere other than DC, LA or NY.
— Kyle Drake (@KyleLDrake) January 3, 2023
Imagine…
Insigne – Giroud – Bernadeschi 🔥@TorontoFC
— Jordan Watson (@jordanwatsn) January 3, 2023
Olivier Giroud is in contract extension talks with AC Milan
The rumors are linking the striker with hosts of the clubs like Manchester United, MLS clubs, Saudi Arabian clubs, and French clubs. However, AC Milan is confident of agreeing to the deal with the 36-year-old that would extend his stay.
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AC Milan signed the striker from Chelsea on a permanent deal in July 2021. It was a two-year contract, and the player is in his last six months, meaning he can negotiate with other clubs too. He was immense in his first season scoring 11 goals in Serie A, and helping Milan become the champions after 11 years.
Milan currently is second in the table, eight points behind the Serie A leader, Napoli. They would hope to have a great second half of the season to overturn the deficit. Giroud, with his goal-scoring exploits, will be one of the important players for them. The club will want the FIFA World Cup winner to focus on the remaining campaign amidst all these transfer links.
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Let us know your opinions on seeing Olivier Giroud play in the MLS provided he doesn’t accept the extension offer from his current club AC Milan. Where would you love to see him play in MLS?