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Chelsea striker Giroud flies to Italy for AC Milan medical

AC Milan are close to signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud.

The 36-year-old is set to travel to Italy for a medical before signing for Milan in a €2m deal, according to Sky Sports Italia.

The Serie A side are set to pay an initial fee of £860,000 (1m Euros) plus another £860,000 in add-ons.

The bonuses will depend Giroud's appearances and the club's qualification to next season's Champions League group stage.

France international Giroud has scored 39 goals in 119 appearances during his time at Stamford Bridge, winning three major trophies.

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