The striker's move to Lille marks a return to his home country for the first time since 2012, when he left Montpellier for Arsenal.

LAFC have already found the player they want to replace Olivier Giroud at the club, with the MLS side planning a major transfer coup.

Olivier Giroud admits his brief tenure at Los Angeles FC was disappointing, although he will cherish the friendships and the trophy he gathered during his year in Major League Soccer. The 38-year-old striker is eager to play once again in France after 13 years away,