Arsenal legend Robert Pires and Freddie Ljungberg advised Olivier Giroud to join Chelsea.

The Frenchman made the short switch to Stamford Bridge in January.

And the 31-year-old has revealed how the two ex-Gunners stars recommended the Blues because of Antonio Conte's tactics.

"Football legends like Robert Pires, who's a close friend, Freddy Ljungberg and even some former Chelsea players told me that their game would suit me because they always play with a big striker and cross a lot," he told L'Equipe.