GIROUD'S LILLE CONFESSION: I WANTED TO FINISH MY CAREER WELL

Olivier Giroud, one of the legendary names of French football, plays for his new team Lille with great peace and calmness while experiencing what is likely the last season of his career. The experienced striker made extremely sincere confessions about his mental state, possible retirement plans, and career goals in the exclusive interview he gave to L'Equipe, one of the leading sports newspapers of his country. The 40-year-old star player expressed with a clear language that he does not feel any pressure on him in this season where the possibility of bidding farewell to the green pitches is very strong. The player, in his interview, shared his inner peace with the public by saying, "I am completely at peace with myself and everything I have accomplished in my career." The experienced footballer emphasizes that his current main goal is just to enjoy the last moments he spends on the pitch. Evaluating his decision to return to France as the possible last stop of his career after playing for the giant clubs of Europe for many years, Giroud clearly stated that this move was one of the best decisions he made in his life. The striker, saying that he sees extraordinary welcomes from the fans in every stadium he goes to, feels a great gratitude in the face of this flood of love. The center-forward, who succeeds in staying on the green pitches despite his advancing age, expressed that he completely erased the fear of prolonging the career more than necessary, which takes place in the minds of many players, from his own head. The French star, saying that he did not leave room for any doubts in his head while perhaps playing the last matches of his football life, announced to all football fans that his only desire is to finish his magnificent career in a peaceful way. The experienced name, who played 5 official matches and left 1 goal in the opponent nets with the Lille jersey since the beginning of the season so far, will continue to contribute to his team for one last time with the performance he will exhibit on the green pitches. 

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