According to Telefoot, Chelsea have extended Olivier Giroud’s contract to the end of the 2019/20 football season after triggering the option for 12 more months.

The Frenchman was expected to leave Stamford Bridge after his contract expires this summer but this won’t be the case.

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Olivier Giroud was out of favor under Maurizio Sarri this season but could be set to start next season as Chelsea’s first-choice striker.

The Stamford Bridge outfit are still waiting to find out if they’ll be able to acquire players this summer after they were hit with a FIFA-imposed transfer ban.

Gonzalo Higuain is not expected to remain at Stamford Bridge after failing to live up to expectations after his loan arrival from AC Milan.