Arsenal have confirmed that France international Olivier Giroud has agreed to join the Club on a long-term contract.

The 25-year old completed a medical before agreeing terms at the Club’s training ground on Monday evening. The completion of the transfer is now just the subject of formal processes.

Giroud joined the gunners from French champions Montpellier, where he netted 21 goals in 36 league appearances made him the French league’s joint top goal scorer last season and also earned him a place in the Ligue 1 Team of the Year.

Giroud enjoyed a two-year spell at the Stade de la Mosson and broke into the national team in November 2011, flew to London after representing Les Bleus at the Euro 2012.

The Chambéry-born striker spent his formative years in France's lower leagues, developing his game with Grenoble, on loan at FC Istres and then at Tours FC, where he played alongside Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny for a season before being awarded the Ligue 2 Player of the Year award in 2009/10.

Arsène Wenger said: “We are delighted to have secured the signing of Olivier Giroud. He has a very good physical presence and is exceptional in the air, with a great work ethic. We are excited about Olivier joining us and he will add an additional dimension to our attacking options next season.

“He has proved that he is capable of performing at the top level with club and country, and we saw what a big influence he was in Montpellier’s championship-winning side last season. We all look forward to Olivier joining us and seeing him play in an Arsenal shirt.”

Giroud said: “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.”

Giroud will join up with the Arsenal Squad for the Club’s pre-season preparations ahead of the new season.

SOURCE: ARSENAL.COM