Former Celtic favourite could replace Olivier Giroud at LAFC this summer | OneFootball

Former Celtic favourite Giorgos Giakoumakis could find himself stepping into Olivier Giroud’s shoes at LAFC. The French World Cup winner is expected to return to Ligue 1 with Lille interested in the ex-Arsenal star. This could result in the Greek star swapping Mexico for Los Angeles.

As reported by VamosCruzAzul, Giakoumakis could be free to leave the Mexican side this summer. The Liga MX side are willing to listen to offers for the 30-year-old, given he has found the net just nine times in 40 outings. The report continues that Cruz Azul are reportedly keen to offload him to sign another striker in his place.

A number of teams in Greece are keen on the striker along with some MLS sides. The move to LAFC could appeal to the player; especially with his experience in Major League Soccer.

France’s forward #09 Olivier Giroud (L) fights for the ball with Australia’s midfielder #13 Aaron Mooy during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Australia at the Al-Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah, south of Doha on November 22, 2022. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

Ange Postecoglou signed the Eredivisie top scorer from VVV Venlo, beating Werder Bremen to the signature of the attacker. Celtic signed the player on a five-year deal but he was injured at the beginning of his spell then missed a penalty in a 0-0 draw against Livi. It would soon click for Ange and in the second half of the season, Giakoumakis was incredible.

Giakoumakis made 57 appearances in a season and a half for Celtic, netting 26 goals and notching 2 assists. During his time at the club, in which he won two trophies. Giakoumakis would net in Celtic’s win over Kilmarnock in the League Cup Semi Final before they beat Michael Beale’s Rangers in the Final. The departure to Atalanta was a surprise but it appeared that the player was not content to play second fiddle to Kyogo.