Mbappe full of praise for Michael Olise: "A joy to play alongside him" | OneFootball

Michael Olise has long been one of the most influential players at FC Bayern under coach Vincent Kompany. In the French national team, the 23-year-old is also increasingly becoming a key player, delighting not only fans but also superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Olise, who grew up in London, had long struggled with his mother tongue. However, he has recently made significant progress in this regard. None other than Kylian Mbappé confirmed this in a conversation with French media: "We try to give him a good feeling so that he can play for us just as he does for his club. He has also improved his French, which helps him a lot."

The superstar added: "His quality is obvious to everyone – at Bayern and with us. At Bayern, he plays more on the right, with us he has a bit more freedom centrally. It is a pleasure for me to play alongside him."

Mbappé Raves About Bayern's Offensive Star

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Since his move in the summer of 2024 from Crystal Palace to the German record champions, Olise has had an impressive rise. In 65 competitive matches for Munich, the creative winger scored 25 goals and provided 29 assists – figures that make him one of the most dangerous offensive players in Europe.

Mbappé explicitly praises Olise's style of play: "He always wants to play forward and look for the strikers. Having a player like Michael is definitely positive."

That Olise internalized his new role in Munich so quickly is also due to his improved communication on and off the pitch – an aspect that has significantly eased his integration into the national team.

Bayern Plans New Mega Extension

Olise's contract with FC Bayern runs until 2029, but the Munich club wants to create facts early. As BILD reports, the club is already working on a contract extension until 2031 to fend off interest from top English clubs.

The Frenchman currently earns around twelve million euros in base salary, which can increase to up to 16 million euros with bonuses. For comparison: Superstar Harry Kane is said to earn up to 24 million euros – a margin that sporting director Max Eberl wants to use to bind Olise long-term.

Eberl recently raved: "He is a player for whom fans come to the stadium. It's simply fun to watch him play football. If it were up to us, Michael Olise will shape the future of this team – the longer, the better."

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