"Chelsea wanted to extend contract with O. Giroud" © JumpStory

Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud practically did not get any chances to appear on the field in the first half of the season, and in January he was very close to moving to Italy. However, the 33-year-old Frenchman stayed in London and received many opportunities to prove himself. It seems that he succeeded in doing so. "Goal" reports that Chelsea officials have already started negotiations with the player's representatives regarding the extension of the contract. It is speculated that the "aristocrats" should offer the Frenchman another one-year contract. Giroud recently revealed that in January "Lazio", "Tottenham" and "Inter" were interested in his services, and the player himself would like to move to the latter team. It is reported that the Italian club offered the Frenchman a contract lasting one and a half years. Giroud played only 13 matches this season, in which he scored 3 goals.