Confusion over Bayern star: does Michael Olise have a release clause? | OneFootball

Speculation has been swirling around Michael Olise for days: Could the offensive star leave FC Bayern as early as the summer of 2026? While media reports provide conflicting information, sporting director Christoph Freund has now responded with caution.

On the day before the DFB-Pokal match against Wehen Wiesbaden, Freund explained: “As a rule, we never talk about contract details. If I were to say something in one direction, people would talk about it.” With this, he neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.

Additional confusion has been caused by reports from two German media outlets. According to kicker, Olise does not have a release clause in his contract, which runs until 2029. However, tz reports that such a clause does exist—but it does not necessarily have to take effect in the summer of 2026. The exact amount of the alleged clause remains unknown.

Bayern relies on long-term cooperation

Regardless of the speculation, Freund made it clear that Bayern are planning long-term with Olise: “He is an exceptional talent, an exceptional player, and he works very hard to keep getting better—at his already very high level.”

The 23-year-old moved from Crystal Palace to Munich in the summer of 2024 for 53 million euros and immediately became a key player. Last season, Olise played 55 competitive matches, scored 20 goals, and provided 23 assists—an impressive record that underlines his status in Vincent Kompany’s team. His market value has exploded in recent months. With a value of 100 million euros, the Frenchman is among the most expensive players in the Bundesliga.

Whether Olise actually has a release clause remains unclear. The only certainty is that FC Bayern is firmly planning with the attacker and sees him as a long-term key figure in their offense.

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