38-year-old French and former Arsenal striker, Olivier Giroud garnered a net worth of $10 million from his 20 years of senior club football. The Chambery-born soccer star has played for clubs such as Montpellier, Arsenal, and Chelsea before moving to Italian Seria A side, AC Milan in July 2021. His current salary is $3.47 million (€3.45 million) per year.
In addition, Giroud has other platforms that generate money for him, including endorsement deals.
A Look At Olivier Giroud’s Fortune In And Outside Football
As emphasized, Olivier Giroud’s net worth is currently estimated to be $10 million. He amassed the fortune through football and also endorsement deals.
The 38-year-old French striker started earning from football when he signed his first professional contract with Grenoble at the age of 21. In 2008, he moved to Tours on a three-year deal for a fee of €150,000, and after two years, Ligue 1 outfit Montpellier signed him for €2 million on a three-and-a-half-year contract.
In 2012, Premier League club, Arsenal landed the striker for a fee of £9.6 million (€12.4 million) and handed him a five-year contract that will see him earn about £15 million in salary within the period. Throughout his stay with the Gunners, his contract was extended twice; firstly in 2014 for £16.65 million, and secondly in 2017 for £14.3 million.
Furthermore, after spending five seasons with Arsenal, fellow London club, Chelsea signed him on a one-and-a-half-year £9.36 million contract for a fee of £18 million in 2018. His deal with the Blues was renewed twice; in 2019 and 2021.
At the of his time at Stamford Bridge, the former Arsenal striker joined the Italian Seria A side, AC Milan on a two-year contract for €1 million. His current wage at the club is €3.45 million.
Breakdown Of Giroud’s Salary/Earnings
Arsenal (2012-2017) Chelsea (2017-2021) AC Milan (2021-2023)
Based on figures from the table, the French strike earned an estimated £38,220,000 during his time in England with Arsenal and Chelsea. Moreover, he is expected to earn nearly €7 million with AC Milan by the end of his contract with the club in June 2023.
His Endorsement Deals Adds To His Earnings
Olivier Giroud has built an image in soccer as one of the game’s most stylish players. In view of that, he caught the attention of different brands in outfits, hair care, and modeling. Moreover, he is a brand ambassador for the American hair care and grooming product brand, Beardilizer. his signature beard is groomed by the company’s products. He has had a boot partnership with Puma since 2009.
He previously had an endorsement deal with the German fashion label Hugo Boss.
Giroud Is Involved In Philanthropy
Beyond football, the French striker is a philanthropist and a humanitarian. He has been involved with different charities to help raise funds for support. Some of them include Footballers4Change, Global Gift Foundation, and Monaco Collectif humanitaire.
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