Olivier Giroud plans to retire from international football with France after Euro 2024.
The AC Milan striker, who is France’s all-time leading scorer with 57 goals in 131 appearances, won the World Cup in 2018.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea forward has been included in Didier Deschamps’ provisional squad for the Euros, which begin next month in Germany.
“This will be my last competition with Les Bleus. I’m going to miss it a lot,” Giroud told L’Equipe., external
“We need to make way for the youngsters. You also have to be careful not to have one season too many. You have to find the right balance.”
Giroud did not score or have a shot on target during the 465 minutes he played in six matches as France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
However, he netted four goals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, including a late winner against England in the quarter-finals. France reached the final but were defeated on penalties by Argentina.
Giroud is expected to play for Milan for the last time on Saturday when they host bottom club Salernitana on the final day of the Serie A season.
The 37-year-old, whose contract at San Siro expires next month, has agreed to join American Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC after Euro 2024.
He has signed an 18-month deal with the club, with an option for an additional year.