3 players that should leave the Premier League this season

Modified Jan 07, 2020 10:58 GMT

It is time to move on for these superstars

#1 Olivier Giroud

The French striker has bagged just five appearances for Chelsea in the Premier League this term

Olivier Giroud arrived at Chelsea from Premier League outfit Arsenal for €15 million in January 2018. He had a great start to life in the English top-flight, scoring over 70 goals for the Gunners. However, he couldn't maintain that level of productivity for long.

The 33-year-old’s career started declining during his latter days at the Emirates, so he joined Chelsea with the hope of rejuvenating his career. Unfortunately, his poor performances have continued in the Premier League for The Blues, with just 5 goals for them across 3 seasons.

The likes of Lyon, Marseille, and Bordeaux are believed to have shown interest in signing the French striker who has been limited to just 5 appearances in the EPL this season. Giroud’s contract is up with Chelsea at the end of the season, so taking the exit route from Stamford Bridge appears the best option for the attacker.

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Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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