Olivier
Giroud has reiterated his desire to stay at Chelsea but insists he will make
any decision on his future in January.
The 34-year-old was close to leaving Stamford Bridge in January amid
concerns his lack of game time could affect his international prospects with
France.
But fresh from scoring four goals in Chelsea's Champions League win over
Sevilla, Giroud has revealed his preference would be to remain at the club
ahead of the re-scheduled European Championships in 2021.
"I had a conversation with (Didier) Deschamps and he said if the situation
stayed like that, I will have to take a decision in January," Giroud told
the official Chelsea website.
"I am pretty sure I can get some more game time and stay at Chelsea because
that is what I want. I want to win trophies with Chelsea so basically that's
it.
"You never know in football, everything is going very fast, but right now I
am very happy. I am a happy man and I am proud to be a Chelsea player."
Giroud's importance to Frank Lampard's side was self-evident during the
latter stages of last season, where the Frenchman scored six Premier League
goals after the restart in June to help Chelsea secure a top-four finish.
His return so far this term has been equally impressive, with 11 goals in 18
appearances for club and country.
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