Olivier Giroud is refusing to make a decision over his future next season after discovering Tottenham Hotspur were interested in his signature last month.
The Chelsea striker will become a free agent at the end of the season and Giroud has already been offered a pre-contract by Italian side Lazio, who are just one point behind Juventus in the Serie A title race.
The Telegraph reports Giroud won’t make a decision on Lazio’s offer until he known move about Tottenham’s interest, with the 33-year-old seemingly eager to continue his career in the Premier League.
Giroud was expected to leave Stamford Bridge last month after he’d attracted interest from Inter, who are managed by ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
In the end, a deal couldn’t get over the line, but Giroud now has the chance to commit to a move to Serie A at the end of the season with Lazio.
As far as Tottenham’s interest in Giroud goes, the club appears to see the France international as an ideal back up for Harry Kane and would look for the 33-year-old to take up a similar role to
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