Bayern chiefs weigh up new deal for in-demand FCB star Olise | OneFootball

Discussions are apparently underway at FC Bayern about a possible contract extension with Michael Olise. Will the offensive star get a new deal?

According to information from Sport BILD, the bosses at FC Bayern are considering tying Michael Olise to the club beyond 2029. Official talks with the player's environment have not yet started. However, it is quite conceivable that this will happen during the season.

The matter of Olise is increasingly becoming a key issue. The 23-year-old only moved from Crystal Palace to Munich in the summer of 2024 for 53 million euros and immediately impressed in his debut season with twelve goals and 16 assists in the Bundesliga. He immediately became a key player and, together with Jamal Musiala, is the face of the new Bayern offense.

This is exactly where the challenge lies: The club hesitated for a long time with Musiala before they extended his contract in time - almost too late, as the Premier League was tempting with large salary offers. A similar scenario now threatens with Olise, who is already well known in England. Manchester City and Liverpool FC are reportedly closely monitoring the winger and waiting for an opportunity to bring him back to the island.

Olise earns less than other top stars at FC Bayern

Internally, the decision-makers are also discussing the salary issue. Olise is already playing in the category of absolute key players, but so far earns significantly less than players like Joshua Kimmich or Alphonso Davies. Adjusting his salary would be appropriate for his role, but could run counter to the Bayern leadership's goal of rather reducing total salaries.

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Nevertheless, a great opportunity opens up for the Munich team: Olise could become important in the long term not only in terms of sports, but also as a figure of identification. He is closely connected with Musiala and Davies in the squad and has all the prerequisites to mature into a leading player. The decisive factor will be whether Bayern can offer him a sporting perspective to regularly compete for the Champions League.

The clock is ticking - and the Premier League is waiting. The Bayern bosses know: Whoever hesitates too long risks losing a key player. An early new contract for Olise could therefore send a strong signal to the player, the team and the competition.

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