Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud admits a move to Inter Milan was close in the January transfer window.

Giroud pushed for a move away from Stamford Bridge, having started just two Premier League matches before January.

He said to Telefoot: "I saw myself elsewhere after experiencing six complicated months. I did everything to leave - it's true.

"Inter was the priority, and there was also contact with Lazio and Tottenham . But circumstances meant that Chelsea blocked it. It was not my choice."

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