Giroud bid farewell to Los Angeles FC: It was a wonderful experience from winning the trophy to participating in the Club World Cup

On Saturday local time, Los Angeles FC officially announced that Giroud would leave the team. And Giroud then said goodbye to Los Angeles FC.

Giroud said: "I want to thank all the fans, all teammates, and all the staff of the FC Club in Los Angeles for making this stage of my career so enjoyable. I am very happy to be part of the success of FC Los Angeles, from winning the trophy last season to participating in the Club World Cup this summer. It was a wonderful experience for me and my family in Los Angeles."

Giroud joined Los Angeles FC freely in July 2024, helping the team win the 2023-24 U.S. Open and qualifying for the Club World Cup this summer through the play-offs. Previous reports said Giroud would join Ligue 1 Lille.