Olivier Giroud shines as the Frenchman trains for the first time at Chelsea (video)

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- Olivier Giroud has trained for the first time with his new Chelsea teammates

- He completed a move to the blues from rivals Arsenal on January 31, 2018

- The Frenchman has been given the jersey number 18 shirt at Stamford Bridge

After making a deadline day move from Arsenal to reigning Premier League champions, Frenchman Olivier Giroud has trained with his new Blues' teammates for the first time.

Even though he was happy to have moved to Stamford Bridge from Arsenal, Olivier Giroud looks frustrated at training on Thursday, February 1.

Giroud who has been given the jersey number 18 at Chelsea could be in line for his debut for the Blues at Watford this weekend.

He will be a cover up for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata at Stamford Bridge.

Giroud trains with Chelsea teammates for the first time (photo: Jim Bennett)

Earlier, NAIJ.com had reported how French striker Olivier Giroud 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.

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