Updated 1:12am 6 July 2012

Striker Olivier Giroud chooses Arsenal ahead of Chelsea

FRANCE striker Olivier Giroud snubbed a move to Chelsea in favour of joining Arsenal.

Giroud completed his £13m transfer from Montpellier this week after rejecting the chance to sign for the Champions League winners.

“Why did I choose Arsenal rather than Chelsea?” Giroud said. “Because it is a club I love.”

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