Michael Olise gets a taste of new fame. And as always, there are good and bad sides. During the 2026 World Cup, the popularity of the Bayern Munich player continued to grow. But he began to face certain criticism after his performances against Morocco and then Spain, where he was perfectly muzzled. At the same time, he also had to manage other less pleasant aspects linked to his new status. Information about his private life came out in Germany, concerning his hidden child. The former Crystal Palace player also had to manage a very hectic transfer window during which rumors multiplied about him. Paris Saint-Germain and especially Real Madrid have been cited as candidates for his signature. But the Bavarians have always been very clear: Olise is not for sale.
Bayern Munich is not reassured
However, the door was slightly ajar when Bild indicated that an amount greater than €220 million could give Munich residents pause. Germans who received an uppercut in the head when they learned that the Frenchman wanted to join Casa Blanca. Information published by us and then confirmed by several media, including Sports Bildwho clarified that Kylian Mbappé played an important role in convincing his teammate to say yes to Florentino Pérez’s club. A president who fell totally under the spell of Michael Olise. But the boss of Casa Blanca also made a promise to his Bavarian counterparts with whom he maintains excellent relations. He promised them that he would not poach a player from Bayern Munich without informing them first.
Despite all the interest he has in Olise, Pérez has not (yet) taken this step. Especially since he has advanced his pawns in the shadows to get his hands on Yan Diomandé, who will arrive for around €120 million to strengthen the offensive sector. All this is enough to reassure the Recorder. Yesterday, sports director Christoph Freund said about him: “Michael is currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation. He will play a very important role at FC Bayern next season, like last season. » The residents of the Allianz Arena therefore display a certain serenity regarding him. But behind the scenes, the Germans are not completely reassured about him. A few weeks ago already, the German press explained that the very cold attitude of the Olise clan on the subject of an extension disconcerted the management of Bayern.
A choice that will determine everything
Linked to the Munich residents until 2029, the London native will have to clearly show his intentions now. Sports Bild recalled this Monday that Bayern Munich still wishes to convince the Frenchman to extend his contract by offering him a salary of around €25 million per year, compared to 14 currently. Further exchanges are expected between the two parties. Kicker also discusses this hot topic, specifying that Real Madrid like Olise have never mentioned a transfer to the German club. A club that believes this was just a media buzz for a player who has never publicly commented or confirmed his intention to leave. But that’s not really the style of the 24-year-old footballer, who prefers discretion. He would never have publicly asked to leave.
What worries Bayern Munich now is above all knowing their decision, knowing whether Olise will extend his contract or not. Next summer, he will only have two years left on his contract. For Kickerhis response will bring “a crucial insight into his intentions regarding his long-term future in Munich, like his compatriot Franck Ribéry, who remained there from 2007 to 2019 despite offers from abroad. » His club will be fixed on its real intentions. For the moment, nothing is filtering from the side of the international tricolor. Bayern Munich, which must deal with a player who is very secretive about his intentions, will adapt its strategy if he ever refuses to extend his lease, because that will be the only time to hope to sell him at a very high price. The ball is in Michael Olise’s court, who dictates the tempo in this matter. Bayern Munich, who follows Bradley Barcola, and Real Madrid are hanging on his lips.
