Bayern Munich has officially completed the signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, with reports suggesting a transfer fee ranging between 49.5 and 70 million euros. The 22-year-old French winger has penned a five-year contract with the German giants, keeping him at the club until 2029.Olise’s decision to join Bayern came after rejecting offers from Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea. The young talent expressed his excitement about the move, 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’.Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl shared his enthusiasm about the signing, describing Olise as a ‘difference-maker’ who will bring ‘new impulses, new energy, and new ideas’ to the team. Olise’s impressive record of 10 goals and 6 assists in 19 Premier League appearances last season caught the eye of several top clubs.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. This opportunity showcases the young player’s rising status in French football.In related news, former Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has reportedly decided to retire from professional football at the age of 33. Thiago, who most recently played for Liverpool, had a illustrious career spanning Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and the Spanish national team. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Thiago plans to take a few months off before starting a new chapter in football.
Key points
- Bayern Munich has signed Michael Olise from Crystal Palace for a reported fee between 49.
- Olise chose Bayern over Premier League clubs, citing Champions League ambitions.
- Olise will represent France in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Former Bayern player Thiago Alcantara has retired from professional football at age 33.
5 and 70 million euros.
Contradictions👾There are varying reports on the exact transfer fee for Michael Olise, with amounts ranging from 49.
5 to 70 million euros.
