Guardiola’s new dream duo: Man City’s plan for Michael Olise revealed | OneFootball

Michael Olise has quickly become one of the most sought-after offensive players in Europe while in Munich. The 23-year-old is now an indispensable part of FC Bayern's offense and has long been making headlines internationally with his performances. Especially in England, where Olise grew up and began his career, the winger is a hot topic in the transfer market.

As reported by the portal Football Insider, Manchester City, in particular, has a strong interest in the French national player. Coach Pep Guardiola and the club's management are reportedly pursuing a concrete plan to bring Olise to Manchester.

City dreams of a new offensive duo with Phil Foden

According to Football Insider, the officials in Manchester desire a new dream duo consisting of Michael Olise and Phil Foden. Both players are among the most dangerous offensive forces of the current season, already contributing to 15 goals together.

While City is currently working on an early contract extension with homegrown Foden, the idea of signing Olise in the summer of 2026 is also maturing in parallel. Guardiola apparently sees the Bayern star as the ideal partner for Foden to make the Skyblues' offense even more unpredictable.

However, a transfer seems unrealistic: Olise is under contract with the German record champions until 2029, and Bayern has no intention of letting the Frenchman go.

Bayern plans counter-offensive – Olise to extend until 2031

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According to information from Sport BILD, FC Bayern is already working on an early contract extension. A new contract until 2031 is planned, which aims to bind Olise to Säbener Straße long-term. With this, the Munich team wants to send a clear signal: The offensive star is to become the face of Bayern's offense.

Olise, who was signed from Crystal Palace for around 50 million euros in the summer of 2024, has quickly developed into a key player under Vincent Kompany. With his dynamism, creativity, and composure, he embodies exactly the style that characterizes Bayern's offense under the new coach.

Sports director Christoph Freund recently made it clear that there are no intentions to sell: "We are not under pressure. Michael has a long-term contract, he has proven himself and made progress."

At the same time, the Austrian was open to an extension: "We can imagine him playing for Bayern for the next seven, eight, nine years."

With this statement, Freund indirectly responded to the ongoing transfer rumors from England and made it clear that Olise plays a central role in FC Bayern's long-term future plans.

Olise remains a key player for Bayern

Since his move to Munich, Olise has consistently delivered at the highest level. With his game intelligence, precise crosses, and scoring ability, he has developed into perhaps the most complete winger in Bayern's squad.

A departure towards the Premier League thus seems hardly realistic. There is no reason for Munich to act, neither sportingly nor financially. On the contrary: With a new contract until 2031 and a salary increase, Olise is set to become the long-term flagship of FC Bayern.

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