English clubs chase Olise: Bayern face huge bids in summer 2026 | OneFootball

Within just twelve months, Michael Olise has developed into one of the standout players in the FC Bayern squad. The 23-year-old Frenchman, who moved from Crystal Palace to the Isar for a fixed fee of 53 million euros in the summer of 2024, has long been one of the absolute key players and quickly became a fan favorite. However, Bayern now faces a transfer poker of historic proportions.

According to information from Sport BILD, several European heavyweights have set their sights on Olise. Besides Paris Saint-Germain, it is primarily the financially strong clubs from the Premier League that have targeted the Bayern star. Manchester City, Liverpool FC, and Chelsea FC are reportedly ready to put around 100 million euros on the table for the winger next summer.

The fact that Olise is being so heavily courted in England has its reason: the offensive player knows the island well, having played in the youth teams for both Manchester City and Chelsea. However, his time there was not very successful – both clubs sorted him out early. This is an advantage for the German record champions, as these experiences have left their mark on Olise.

Bayern plans contract extension with salary adjustment

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In Munich, they are aware of the situation and want to resolve the issue early. Despite the currently announced austerity measures, Olise's contract is to be extended beyond 2029 – including a substantial salary increase. The Frenchman currently earns around 16 million euros annually, including bonus payments.

Sports director Max Eberl emphasized in Sport Bild: “He still has over three and a half years on his contract, will become an increasingly decisive factor in FC Bayern's game, and shape the future of this team – if it’s up to us: the longer, the better.”

President Herbert Hainer also made it clear how important Olise is for the club: “He is a face of the new FC Bayern, and we want him to remain so for a long time.”

Olise as a future World Footballer?

Olise's comfort in Munich is underscored by his current season record. In nine competitive matches, he has already been directly involved in eleven goals – a statistic that highlights his importance for Munich's offense. Additionally, he is considered a morale booster in the locker room, inspiring the team.

For CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, the development of the right winger is only the beginning. “I am convinced of that. The way Olise has developed and shown himself with us so far, it is absolutely realistic,” he said regarding the question of whether Olise could one day be voted World Footballer.

The poker game for Michael Olise thus becomes one of the greatest challenges for FC Bayern in the coming months. While the Premier League giants are already enticing with mega offers, Bayern is doing everything to bind their new figurehead to the club long-term.

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