Chelsea complete the signing of top French striker from rivals Arsenal

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- Olivier Giroud has completed a move to Chelsea from Arsenal

- The Frenchman has been unveiled by the Blues on Wednesday, January 31

- He is expected to be a cover up for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata

French striker Olivier Giroud has completed £18 million move to reigning Premier League champions Chelsea from Arsenal on 18 month deal.

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has been clamoring for the signing of a new striker that will be a cover up for Alvaro Morata, and the signing of Giroud is expected to go well with the Italian tactician.

Olivier Giroud completed the move to Arsenal after the Gunners announced the signing of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

The 31-year-old striker has been given jersey number 18 and he is expected to make his debut for the Blues in their next game.

Olivier Giroud completes move to Chelsea from Arsenal (photo: CFC)

Chelsea are currently occupying third position on the Premier League standings with 50 points from 24 games played this season.

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how Premier League giants Arsenal finally confirmed the signing of Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from German club Borussia Dortmund.

The big African striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates all month and the club have now confirmed his capture on Wednesday afternoon, January 31.

He completed a medical on Wednesday morning, January 31 and agreed personal terms with the club with his wages set to be worth £180,000-a-week.

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