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Olivier Giroud reveals who told him to quit Arsenal

Deschamps World Cup warning sparked Giroud switch
 

Olivier Giroud revealed on Sunday his move from Arsenal to Chelsea was motivated by a World Cup warning from France coach Didier Deschamps.

Having dropped down the pecking order with Arsene Wenger's Gunners, Giroud knew he would need to be playing more regularly if he is to convince Deschamps to take him to Russia in June.

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