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Chelsea's Olivier Giroud Talks Up 'Possibility' of Lyon Transfer

Olivier Giroud has called a return to France a "possibility" and spoke in glowing terms about links to Ligue 1 club Lyon.

The Chelsea striker talked to Telefoot (h/t Goal's Nick Howson) about rumours he could again ply his trade in the French top flight: "It's a possibility. But I didn't make any calls. I'm happy in England. It's always a pleasure (to be linked) especially since under president [Jean-Michel] Aulas, Lyon is a good club."

Giroud's contract with the Blues is up this summer, and the 32-year-old is anxious for more minutes of first-team action: "I'm definitely looking for more playing time.