He is a player who has been enjoying himself for some time in the Premier League. At Crystal Palace for 3 seasons now, the young French striker Michael Olise has grown in power in recent years. Last season, he had already impressed everyone. Author of 11 assists and 3 goals in 40 matches, he had caught the eye of several English teams. But he had to confirm this year to show that he had what it takes to aim much higher than Crystal Palace.
And that’s what he managed to do by being one of the great architects of his team’s great season. Although he only played 19 matches due to a serious hamstring injury, the 22-year-old managed to find the back of the net 10 times and provided 6 assists. Impressive statistics that have inevitably attracted clubs, but not only them. In recent days, Thierry Henry decided to call on him to play in the Olympic Games with the French Espoirs team. But while waiting to play in this tournament, the question of his future arises.
Chelsea rubs her hands
Under contract until 2027 with his club (he extended this season), Michael Olise is on the way out. A few days ago, we revealed that Chelsea had started negotiations with the player’s entourage. The Blues hope to continue negotiations to find an agreement. And this could be facilitated by a not so determined competition. According to our information, Manchester United, who were one of the serious candidates to recruit him, do not want to pay his clause of around 70 million.
Which will inevitably put Crystal Palace off considerably. Especially since at the same time, Chelsea has already agreed to match the 70 million requested. Todd Boehly’s club is determined to put money back in to renew the squad and finally become competitive again. So obviously, under these conditions, the Blues seem to be the favorites to get Michael Olise back. Manchester United has been warned, to hope to recruit Olise, they will have to make financial efforts.
