Olivier Giroud admits Gonzalo Higuain's arrival has him considering his future at Chelsea.

Off contract in June, Giroud hints he's being frozen out due to Higuain's relationship with manager Maurizio Sarri.

"It's become more complicated since the arrival of Higuain," he told Le Progres.

"The coach knows him well, and necessarily, my playing time would be reduced. In the league lately I have not even come on to play."

Giroud has opened the door to a return to France in recent days.