I joined Arsenal to play with Robin van persie - not replace him Olivier Giroud More Quotes by Olivier Giroud More Quotes From Olivier Giroud I am delighted to be here at Arsenal and to be part of one of the great teams in English football. It's a huge satisfaction to join this great club and it’s been a dream since I was young to play in the Premier League. I was attracted by the philosophy of football and Arsène Wenger’s 'touch' at this club. I have always admired Arsenal with its great history and reputation, and I now hope to achieve great things here. I’m very proud to be a Gunner and I will give my best for all the Arsenal fans. Olivier Giroud dream football philosophy I will play to create history and enjoy myself and give pleasure to the fans. Olivier Giroud fans play giving I don't feel frustrated. As long as the team wins, I'm happy. I try to open gaps, to play in the build-up. My game is also to play for my team mates, it's my altruistic side, i've given assists for three goals here, but for sure I'd like to score. But if we win without me scoring, I'll be happy with that too. Olivier Giroud sports It is bizarre to have Thierry against us in this match, i would be very proud to show Thierry that he chose the wrong camp. Olivier Giroud sports Courtois is difficult to play against. He is very good in this World Cup with a good defense in front of him, there will be gaps that will have to be used. Olivier Giroud sports I would have preferred to have Henry on our side, to give me and the other French forwards advice, but I am not too jealous. Olivier Giroud sports After an injury, I think you have to be strong mentally. Olivier Giroud be-strong think you strong It's nice to be cheered, but I'll always have a good attitude on the pitch. Olivier Giroud good always nice attitude I always give everything for my team. Olivier Giroud give everything always team Football, if I can say, is an everlasting new beginning. You always question yourself, but you have to be ready not just mentally but physically as well. You have to be fit and take care of your body. Olivier Giroud yourself you care football I have certain values. I know where I come from. I am a hard worker. I'm conscious of my luck. Olivier Giroud i-am know values luck It's nice to be at the top, but the most difficult thing is to stay at the top. Olivier Giroud stay top difficult nice You have to have faith in your own qualities; that is part of being a footballer: being strong in your head. That is more than half of the quality you need to be a football player. Olivier Giroud you quality faith football Football is very hard, and people see only the nice part of the job. Olivier Giroud job nice football people I have created a shell around me, in the good and the bad moments. Olivier Giroud bad good me moments When you are a striker like me, you always play for the teammates. Olivier Giroud me you always play You need to have a great way of life - you have to eat well, to sleep well. Olivier Giroud great you sleep life It's important to keep improving. Olivier Giroud keep improving important You always have to work hard and keep the faith. Olivier Giroud work-hard you faith work Everybody gets criticised one day. Olivier Giroud gets day everybody one-day
