
Audio By Carbonatix
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is set to extend his contract, keeping him at the club until 2021.
The Frenchman, 33, looked like he would leave in January after making five Premier League appearances and entering the last six months of his contract.
He was linked with a move to Inter Milan as Chelsea sought a replacement.
But after an injury to fellow striker Tammy Abraham in January, Giroud impressed on his return to the side, scoring twice in four league games.
Boss Frank Lampard praised the former Arsenal player's attitude at the end of the January transfer window despite being out of favour.
He said: "Olivier Giroud has been incredible in this window as a professional and a man.
"We all know there has been interest but he has been impeccable in that period and I've got huge respect for him for that, and as a player."
Giroud moved from Arsenal to Chelsea in January 2018 for £18m on an initial 18-month deal.
The French international then extended his contract by another year in May 2019.
Latest Stories
-
Kotoko suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Samartex in Kumasi
2 minutes -
Scrap sanitation levy amid fuel price hikes — Miracles Aboagye
3 minutes -
Rapper Offset injured in shooting near Florida casino, officials say
11 minutes -
Sporting CP vs Arsenal Champions League preview: Where to watch, predicted line-ups, form, coaches’ thoughts
26 minutes -
Real Madrid vs Bayern München Champions League preview: Where to watch, predicted line-ups, form, coaches’ thoughts
32 minutes -
CIB Ghana Post-MPC policy seminar urges action to turn macroeconomic stability into jobs
34 minutes -
Maguire signs one-year contract at Man Utd
37 minutes -
GACL chairman says airport levy to fund projects, completion targeted within 24 months
50 minutes -
Sugar sacks now used to bag cocoa under Mahama government – Annoh-Dompreh raises concerns
55 minutes -
President Mahama will sign LGBTQ Bill when it reaches him — NDC’s Wonder Madilo
56 minutes -
NADMO issues alert on Chlorine gas leak at Baifikrom Water Treatment Plant
59 minutes -
Airport congestion, ageing facilities justify new levy — GACL Chairman
1 hour -
Runway at risk: GACL Chair warns of potential downgrade and sewage disaster at Accra Int’l Airport
1 hour -
Annoh-Dompreh leads Minority Caucus tour to spotlight cocoa sector challenges
1 hour -
Adorye urges government to safeguard fuel supply amid global tensions
1 hour