Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud admits that he is happy to hear of a possible move to Lyon.

The veteran Frenchman has struggled for game time this season under Maurizio Sarri.

Giroud has played in the Europa League games, but is typically on the bench for the Premier League fixtures.

Quoted in Footmercato, he said: "We can imagine a return to France, we do not know what the future will hold for us.

"This is not the priority at the moment, but I will be open to all proposals because I am happy when I play.

"Lyon was mentioned because the president talked about it. I know what he is saying and I am very happy with the interest of some French clubs in my regard.

"It's a club with very good young players, very good players, a very good staff. On the international scene, we saw good matches from Lyon against [Manchester] City, or against Barcelona, even if the return was more difficult."