Chelsea Offer Giroud and Willy Caballero one-year contract extensions

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Olivier Giroud and Willy Caballero have both signed contracts to extended their spell at Stamford Bridge for one more season.

Giroud’s current deal at Chelsea was soon to expire at the climax of the current campaign and he had been rumoured of a potential move to Lazio.

But the Centre-forward mentioned that he was delighted to confirm his future at the Premier League club.

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Giroud said on  Chelsea’s official website: “I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea.

“I can’t wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates.”I’m looking forward to wearing the Chelsea shirt again, especially in front of our fans at a full Stamford Bridge, whenever it is safe to do so.”

Giroud signed with Chelsea from Arsenal in January 2018 and has scored seven goals in 49 starts for the English side.

Willy Caballero

Chelsea also utilized the option to extend Caballero’s contract by a further year until the end of the 2020-21 season.

Caballero told the club’s official site: “I am very happy to make this announcement. It is a privilege to be part of this Chelsea squad and the Chelsea family, at one of the most historic clubs in the Premier League.

“It is a difficult time for everyone right now so I feel blessed by this opportunity and truly appreciate it.

“I want to thank my team-mates for helping me to be my best and I want to thank the boss and the club for extending my contract.

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