Olivier Giroud admits Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang forced him to leave Arsenal. (AFP/Getty Images)Giroud also reveals that Wenger was keen to ensure that the French forward could leave Arsenal in order to get regular playing time. ‘The future looked gloomy with the arrival of a new striker [Aubameyang]. GIROUD REVEALS HIS CONVERSATION WITH WENGER ‘I did not want to be deprived of going to Chelsea, which was the best solution for me. Arsene Wenger promised to allow Giroud to leave Arsenal.

Source: Metro February 20, 2018 00:11 UTC