France’s all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud confirmed his international retirement on Monday, ending a career in which he scored 57 goals in 137 appearances.

France’s all-time leading scorer Olivier Giroud announced his retirement from the national team on Monday, ending a career in which he scored 57 goals in 137 appearances. “A terrible moment has come: it’s time to say goodbye to the French team,” 

Giroud wrote on Instagram:

“Under the supervision of one man, we have become a unique partner: coach Didier De Jean. I thank him. His belief has made me a player who has a place in the history of the French team, despite our progress. “I played for 13 years The French team will always be written on my heart.

This is my greatest pleasure and my best memory, inspired Giroud makes his debut in Germany. The striker said in May that Euro 2024 would be his last major international event. He made four changes after France reached the final and lost to Spain in the final. The former Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan striker will now join Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Football Club.