At thirty-five, Olivier Giroud ended the season with a Serie A championship title. The Frenchman’s longevity at the highest level is not common. Jack Wilshere has just stopped at the age of thirty.
With Olivier Giroud, the impossible is not often impossible. Whether he is a regular or not in the clubs whose jersey he has worn, the Frenchman has always been able to respond and come out with performances of choice when many observers no longer believed him. For his part, the 2018 world champion has never lost hope and has always believed in his chances. So much so that at thirty-five years old (he will be 36 next September), the veteran is determined to continue at the highest level. A longevity that some will not be able to copy, like a Jack Wilshere who said “stop” at only thirty years old.
A premature end to career for the former partner of Olivier Giroud at Arsenal who, unlike the Frenchman, failed to bounce back after leaving the Gunners in the summer of 2017. Whether at West Ham, Bournemouth or Danish club Aarhus, the English midfielder experienced a slow downturn which prompted him to retire, unable as he was to regain his best level. A decision that made Olivier Giroud react. The Habs posted a message on social networks.
Super Super Jack 🎶
Jacky it’s been a real pleasure to play and win alongside you at Arsenal ❤️💪🏼
I wish you nothing but the best to you and your family in your new life post career 😘
Bless you bro 🙏🏼
Love
Oli ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SovZl9kwWU— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) July 8, 2022
” I wish you the best “
A few words to pay tribute to his comrade with whom he played at Arsenal between 2012 and 2016. Suuuup Super Jack. Jacky, it has been a real pleasure to play and win alongside you at Arsenal. I wish you and your family all the best in your new post-career life. Be blessed. Strong words for the very believer Olivier Giroud who for his part will continue to fight on the lawns with AC Milan. In a corner of his head, the hope of playing a final World Cup with the France team is still there. For him, there is no question of retirement.
