AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud tests positive for Covid-19

Olivier Giroud. Pic/AFP

Olivier Giroud has tested positive for COVID-19, his club AC Milan announced on Thursday as the France forward sits out his country's World Cup qualifiers.

In a statement, Milan said Giroud tested positive in a molecular swab carried out at home, adding that he is doing well but must remain in protective isolation.

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