This is the fairly incredible story of a native of London, of Nigerian and Franco-Algerian origin, who went through the training centers of Arsenal and Chelsea-but without appearing on the radar of the English selections of young people-and who chose to represent France, the country of birth of his mother, by playing the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Thierry Henry, Legend To disembark with the Blues! It is obviously Michael Olise.
Already impressive with Crystal Palace, the Gaucher attacking midfielder took up the Bayern challenge last year, being bought 53 million euros (only). Bingo for Munich's training. Vincent Kompany's team won the 34th title of German champion in the history of the club, thanks in particular to the talent of Michael Olise, tireless creator of danger. His final statistics display 20 goals and 23 assists in all competitions.
Elected player of April in Bundesliga, then selected in the team of the year of the German championship, Olise was elected best player in Bayern this season by the supporters. With 45 %of the votes, he widely is ahead of Thomas Müller (18.7 %), acclaimed symbolically for his last year at the club, as well as the striker Harry Kane (9.4 %).
Michael Olise still far from Franck Ribéry
At 23, Michael Olise still has a lot to do to succeed Franck Ribéry in the heart of the Bavarian public. The Ch'ti still won the Bundesliga on nine times, the German Cup six times and the Champions League in 2013 (then missing the 2013 Golden Ball). He was elected best Bundesliga player during the 2007-2008 and 2012-2013 exercises and also won the individual award by journalists in 2008.
“We recruited Michael and we had great hopes. But it is not always easy for a player to integrate so quickly. I see his thirst for success every day. He is a hard worker. This is the basis, with his talent. No one doubts that he can make the difference. And we absolutely need it “was delighted the Belgian coach of Bayern about his French international, at the 2025 club World Cup (elimination in the quarterfinals by PSG).
