Giroud: I have bid farewell to the French team; I have to give way to the young people, I will focus 100% on the club

August 25th, in the second round of Ligue 1, Giroud scored a final goal in stoppage time, helping Lille defeat Monaco 1-0 at home. Ligue 1 scored 2 goals in the first two games. After the game, he was asked again about the possibility of returning to France.

Girou said: "Ha, I knew you were asking this... again, my focus was on the club. I said goodbye to the French national team in March."

" As I said last week, it was an extraordinary experience, and I felt lucky and grateful to have that moment. Now I think a new generation of players is rising and I have to make way for the young geniuses. I wrote my story with my teammates, with that excellent team, with that beautiful blue jersey. Now I will be 100% focused on my club and my challenges in Lille this year."