Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud appreciates praise from AC Milan centre-forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Before Giroud signed new terms with Chelsea on Friday, Ibrahimovic talked up the Frenchman joining him at AC Milan.

The France striker told RMC: "Ibrahimovic's words? I really like the character, his character, his way of expressing himself and his outspokenness. Even if sometimes it's a bit violent.

"It's good, I take it as an additional motivation. But today, it is out of the question to talk about my future. It is one option, Milan, among others. Today, there is no question of talking about my future, but it's always nice to hear Zlatan say that kind of thing."