Olivier Giroud moves to Chelsea, Arsenal fans can't handle it

Chelsea have reinforced their attacking line with the signing of French striker Olivier Giroud from Arsenal on an 18-month contract, the Premier League clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

Welcome to Chelsea, @_OlivierGiroud_! #GiroudIsBlue pic.twitter.com/rY1VRsgyYk

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 31, 2018

"Chelsea is one of the biggest teams in the Premier League," the 31-year-old said in a statement. "They have won maybe the most trophies in the last six or seven years. It's a massive club and I am proud to sign for Chelsea, and I'm looking forward to playing."

He thanked his Arsenal fans in an emotional note on Twitter.

I spent five and a half amazing years within the arsenal family. This beautiful story ends today. Thank you for your warm welcome. I would like to especially thank the fans for their unconditional support upon my arrival #nananana #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/GofNGAi3pW

— Olivier Giroud (@_OlivierGiroud_) January 31, 2018

Giroud has found it difficult to cement a place in the Arsenal starting lineup this season, with manager Arsene Wenger preferring to start Alexandre Lacazette as a lone striker.

Giroud has made 16 appearances in the league, with 15 of them coming as a substitute. He joined Arsenal from French side Montpellier in 2012 and his goal tally has hit double figures in each of his last five seasons.

While Chelsea fans were delighted with the inclusion, Arsenal fans were not in the mood to let go. Here are some reactions over the transfer.

Can't wait to hear this at The Bridge #GiroudisBlue https://t.co/M4POHy4Kvf

— Dan May (@dpmay) January 31, 2018

I'm happy with him. I've always thought he was underrated and I believe he can do very well for us as a Morata backup #CFC #GiroudIsBlue #Giroud https://t.co/Lhw8HewvBY

— Daniele Leocata (@DaniLeo_Racing) January 31, 2018

Arsenal fans may banter us all they want. It will never change the fact that he left arsenal to win trophies here at Chelsea. #Giroudisblue

— RP (@_richardpopoola) January 31, 2018

Chelsea believe two head is better than one #morata #Giroudisblue #ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/C9mOptmM3P

— H U N C H O (@Realsammyworld) January 31, 2018

Giroud Playing Hazard. Football Porn! #GiroudIsBlue

— Mamo K (@Galgallo_) January 31, 2018

Sign him back this summer #NaNaNaNa pic.twitter.com/NWf4GtJiud

— Gööner (@OhGunners) January 31, 2018

Good luck mon frere @_OlivierGiroud_ you were a great servant to our club, some great memories. #NaNaNaNa

— #Shaz (@dontcarepussyo) January 31, 2018

This beautiful story ends today. #nananana #ThankYou pic.twitter.com/y6ieHCRBgG

— Awim (@AwimAfandi) January 31, 2018

105 goals in 252 games is an achievement for a player who cost us £12m and called a "Lampost." Under appreciated and underrated. I will always love you Oliver Giroud! https://t.co/yyl2NJQPFJ

— Zee_AFC (@Lil_Zee786) January 29, 2018

Oliver Giroud leaves
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang signs
Mesut Ozil signs a new contract pic.twitter.com/wSgSH0476v

— Joshua (@big_man_joshy) January 31, 2018