Olivier Giroud is out to put one over his former club in this season's Europa League final.
The 32-year-old made a name for himself in English football with Arsenal and quickly became a fan favourite, helping to end the club's nine-year trophy drought as well as winning three FA Cups.
However, he opted to join London rivals Chelsea in the 2018 January transfer window meaning the clash in Baku, Azerbaijan on May 29 will be extra special for the France international.
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Speaking ahead of the final, Giroud has said he now bleeds blue and outlined his two targets against the Gunners which should worry the fans who used to chant his name.
"I always like playing against my old teams," said Giroud in an interview with the Daily Mail . "It's going to be tough, and it could be painful if it's not going the right way, but you have to put the feelings and memories aside.
"I enjoyed the years I spent there. It has been a big part of my career, my first club in England and it will always be special, but now I feel my blood is blue. The same as the national team, blue suits me well.
"I settled in quickly. I felt like part of the family straight away. I knew a few of the players and I'm a sociable person, I always try to communicate. It wasn't difficult to integrate. I always see it as a new challenge.
"I couldn't have hoped for it to be better. And now I want to win my second trophy with Chelsea.
"To finish as top scorer and help my team. Our target is to win a trophy every season and this is the last chance."
Giroud is likely to feature against Arsenal next season as football.london understands Chelsea have taken up the option to extend his contract for a further 12 months .
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