Bayern Munich has completed the signing of 22-year-old French winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, in a deal reportedly worth between 51 and 70 million euros. The talented youngster has penned a five-year contract with the German giants, keeping him at the club until 2029.Olise’s arrival at Bayern comes after an impressive season with Crystal Palace, where he netted 10 goals and provided 6 assists in 19 Premier League appearances. His performances caught the eye of several top clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, but Olise chose Bayern to fulfill his Champions League ambitions.Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl expressed enthusiasm about the signing, describing Olise as a ‘difference-maker’ who will bring ‘new impulses, new energy, and new ideas’ to the team. Olise himself shared his excitement, stating, ‘I am very happy to be playing for such a big club. This is a great challenge, and exactly what I was looking for. I want to prove myself at this level and contribute to our team winning as many titles as possible’.Interestingly, Olise will miss most of Bayern’s preseason as he has been selected by Thierry Henry to represent France in the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is expected to join the French national team’s training camp in Aix-en-Provence on Monday.This transfer marks Crystal Palace’s record sale, surpassing the £45 million paid for Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019. Palace chairman Steve Parish expressed pride in Olise’s achievements and wished him the best for his next adventure with Bayern.
Key points
- Bayern Munich has signed Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for a fee between 51 and 70 million euros.
- Olise chose Bayern over Premier League clubs to play in the Champions League.
- The 22-year-old will represent France in the 2024 Paris Olympics, missing Bayern’s preseason.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported transfer fee, ranging from 51 to 70 million euros across different sources.
