Olivier Giroud is set to join French club Lille, sources have told ESPN, after LAFC confirmed Friday it had agreed to terminate the French striker's contract. The 2018 World Cup winner had another six months left on his deal in Los Angeles but wanted to return home,

Olivier Giroud and LAFC announce that the French striker will leave the team following Sunday's match against Vancouver.

Giroud, who was in line to visit Gillette Stadium with LAFC in August, struggled to adapt to the MLS game and usually played as a substitute.