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Arsenal FC new signing Olivier Giroud reveals he rejected Chelsea FC move

Olivier Giroud (credit: FRANCK FIFE/AFP/GettyImages)
Olivier Giroud has revealed he joined Arsenal after rejecting the chance to sign for Chelsea.

Arsenal on Tuesday announced the signing of the 25-year-old "on a long-term contract" - believed to be for five years - after he agreed terms at the club's training ground on Monday evening.

It is believed the Gunners will pay in the region of £12million for the France international.

But Giroud ,who was a key player for Montpellier last season, has revealed Arsenal were not the only Premier League side looking to secure his services this summer.

Speaking to TF1, he said: "The choice was between Chelsea and Arsenal. I chose Arsenal because of the club's philosophy and stability.

"It is something that means a lot for me. I've always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and Arsenal are a great club with many French players."

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