Chelsea have taken up their option to extend Olivier Giroud's contract through to 2021.

The Frenchman expressed his joy over the news.

"I am delighted to continue my journey and adventure at Chelsea," Giroud said in a statement. "I can't wait to get back to playing and enjoying competitive football with my team-mates.

"I'm looking forward to wearing the Chelsea shirt again, especially in front of our fans at a full Stamford Bridge, whenever it is safe to do so."

Giroud had been linked with an exit from Stamford Bridge, with Inter close to signing him in January.