Freund confirms: Bayern want to extend key man Olise’s contract | OneFootball

FC Bayern is planning long-term with Michael Olise. Recently, reports have been circulating that the Munich-based club wants to extend the 23-year-old's contract prematurely. Sporting Director Christoph Freund spoke for the first time about a possible contract extension.

Speculation about the sporting future of Michael Olise is not letting up. With his strong performances in the FC Bayern jersey, the French national player has aroused the interest of numerous top European clubs - foremost from the Premier League. According to media reports, some financially strong clubs are planning to make an offer for the 23-year-old in the summer of 2026.

However, at Säbener Straße, there are no thoughts of letting the offensive star go. According to information from Sport BILD, the Munich-based club is even planning to tie Olise to the club long-term with a premature contract extension. A new contract until 2031 is reportedly on the table. Olise can look forward to a hefty salary increase if he extends his contract.

Freund on Olise: "We are not under pressure"

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Sporting Director Christoph Freund made it clear in the football talk show Sky90 that the club is firmly planning with Olise: "We are not under pressure. Michael has a long-term contract, he has proven himself and made progress."

Interestingly, according to the Austrian, they are quite open to an extension: "We can imagine him playing for Bayern for the next seven, eight, nine years."

With this, Freund indirectly responded to the ongoing transfer rumors from England. Olise, who only switched to the Isar from Crystal Palace in 2024 for around 50 million euros, still has a contract with FC Bayern until 2029.

With five goals and six assists so far this season, the winger is one of the key figures in coach Vincent Kompany's system. In Munich, they are convinced: Olise should not only remain a key player of the present - but also become one of the faces of Bayern's future.

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