Olivier Giroud has tipped Thiago Silva to have a major impact at Chelsea.

Frank Lampard has said he signed the 35-year-old defender to add leadership to his young group of players.

And fellow veteran Giroud is certainly excited to welcome another experienced head into the dressing room.

"He can bring his experience, his background and his leadership," Giroud said. "I think the coach bought him for that. We have a lot of young players.

"He still has his qualities, of course, even if like me he is getting a little older, but I'm sure he will bring us a lot.

"He is going to discover a new league and I am sure he will adapt very quickly. We have a lot of ambitions this year with the recruitment and I hope we can join the race for the title."