French star Olivier Giroud confirms plans to join MLS

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French striker Olivier Giroud confirmed Monday that he will depart AC Milan to join MLS when his contract expires this summer.

There have been previous reports that the 37-year-old former World Cup champion plans to join countryman Hugo Lloris at LAFC.

"The next two games will be my last for Milan," he said in an interview published on AC Milan's official channels. "My c