If we were Union Saint-Gillouse, we'd be a little nervous thinkin
g about Wednesday night's match. The Belgian club is traveling to face Bayern Munich, and that's a daunting prospect. The last team to visit them conceded eight goals (Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga). The Munich club is brimming with confidence, much like their French attacking midfielder, Michael Olise. He was virtually unknown to the German public when he arrived in the summer of 2024, but he has since become a darling of the Allianz Arena, where fans revel in his skillful play, assists, and goals. The Bundesliga's top assist provider and third-highest scorer, the Frenchman is thriving in a completely dominant team.
And naturally, each masterclass delivered by the former Crystal Palace player only heightens the interest and curiosity of other clubs. A few weeks ago, Kicker magazine already reported that PSG and English clubs were preparing offers exceeding €100 million for next summer. Bayern Munich might think they have time to wait and see, since the player is under contract until 2029. But faced with growing interest and the player's performances, the club's management has decided to take action.
Bayern Munich doesn't want to waste any time.
According to Sport Bild, Bayern Munich's management wants to extend Michael Olise's contract as soon as possible. This will likely include a pay raise, as he currently has the eighth-highest salary in the squad, alongside Kim Min-Jae and Jonathan Tah, far behind Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala. Bayern wants to finalize the agreement before the next World Cup, where Michael Olise's value could rise even further.
Signed for €53 million by Bayern Munich, against the wishes of some club executives, he is currently valued at €130 million by Transfermarkt! Sporting director Max Eberl must be delighted with his purchase, having insisted on signing the Frenchman. Bayern Munich is convinced they have secured its attacking gem for many years to come and wants to do everything possible to keep him. It will be difficult to lure him away this summer…