Source: Team_Talk
Giroud gives up on Celtic switch
Celtic have been in negotiations with Tours to secure the services of their star forward, who has been in superb form this season.[LNB]Giroud has revealed he is close to securing a deal with a top-level club but insists he will now not be moving to Celtic.[LNB]"I've put a cross through them," he said in a press conference organised by Tours to announce his decision to remain with them until June. "I'm staying on board. I will announce my future destination for next season in about a fortnight.[LNB]"There are still several details to sort out but I don't want to give you the name of the club, simply that they are at the top level in Europe.[LNB]"It's the right choice."[LNB]Giroud has struck 16 times in 21 games this season, a record which has attracted several clubs.[LNB]Middlesbrough, Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco are reportedly interested in the 23-year-old, who hopes his next club will offer him a springboard into the Premier League.[LNB]Giroud added: "I wanted to go there (to Celtic) because they are a big club, who play in Europe, with a fantastic spirit.[LNB]"It was a good trampoline from which to move to England and the Premier League, which is my dream.[LNB]"Fortunately there are other trampolines."[LNB][LNB]
