Olivier Giroud, 39, signs a one-year contract extension with Lille, aiming to continue playing after the club secures qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League, according to reports. The extension keeps the France striker at the club for an additional season. Giroud, France’s record goalscorer, has had a long international career spanning 13 years, during which he scores 57 goals in 137 appearances for the national team. He previously played for major European clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and AC Milan before joining Lille. With Lille set to participate in the Champions League next season, the new deal aligns with the club’s sporting schedule and confirms Giroud’s intention to remain active at the top level.