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Report: Chelsea star ready to jump ship – summer move to Italy beckons

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud says he nearly left the club in January and has hinted that a summer exit to Italy could be on the cards.

The 33-year-old has struggled for game time this season, starting just five times for the Blues in the Premier League.

Giroud was tipped to move to Serie A during the last transfer window, with both Inter Milan and Lazio interested in signing him.

The French star ended up remaining at Stamford Bridge, but he has hinted that he could leave the club this summer.