Chelsea often like to operate their transfer business behind closed doors and if they can, keep things from leaking.
There have been many examples of this over time, and one very recent surprising situation of this nature at the end of last week.
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The Blues announced that they had taken up the option to extend the contract of Olivier Giroud, and although the official announcement only came last week, in the press release it says the deal was triggered back in April, some two months back.
Not a soul had reported it, meaning Chelsea managed to keep it inside only.
Of course, this put doubts on Giroud’s future and whether he will still be leaving the club or not, but it looks like he may still, with the club triggering the clause in order to get a fee for their Champions League winning striker instead of losing him for free.
I'm told Chelsea triggered the option to extend Giroud's contract, but they're open to taking a fee for him this summer still – hence the rumours of him leaving still.
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) June 4, 2021
“Chelsea have exercised an option [to extend Olivier’s contract] but with the promise that in the event of an offer from a foreign club it would be open to let him go.”
– Olivier Giroud's agent.
— Simon Phillips (@siphillipssport) June 4, 2021
And according to Sport Mediaset as cited by Milan News, AC Milan are still keen on signing Giroud this situation even if they do have to pay a fee.
