Michael Olise not only impresses FC Bayern with his numbers, but above all with his intelligence. For TV pundit Christoph Kramer, the Frenchman is already one of the most outstanding transfers in Bundesliga history
Even before the Champions League round of 16 between FC Bayern and Atalanta Bergamo, the 2014 world champion had unusually strong words for the Munich attacker
Speaking to Prime Video, Kramer explained that Olise was, in his opinion, one of the best transfers in the Bundesliga in recent years. The former international even went one step further: for him, the Frenchman could possibly be „the best transfer in the Bundesliga in the last ten years“
A remarkable assessment – especially in view of other spectacular Bundesliga transfers such as Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham
Kramer based his statement primarily on the overall package of transfer fee, performance and influence on a team’s game. „Price-performance, what this player gives a team – that’s unbelievable,“ emphasized the former Gladbach professional
Game intelligence as greatest strength
Kramer is particularly impressed by Olise’s understanding of the game. The winger almost always makes the right decision on the pitch. „He does everything right. He always knows when and where to play the ball,“ explained Kramer
Even in difficult situations, such as under high pressure or with his back to goal, Olise almost always finds an elegant solution. It is precisely this intelligence that makes him so valuable to FC Bayern
With his performance in Bayern’s 6:1 away win in Bergamo , Olise then provided perfect evidence of Kramer’s praise
The Frenchman first set up Josip Stanisic’s 1-0 with a clever corner and then scored two goals himself – both in typical Arjen Robben style, pulling inside from the right wing and finishing
Olise also set up Serge Gnabry’s goal, giving him a total of three points, and the attacking player was deservedly named Man of the Match by UEFA for his outstanding performance
While pundits and fans raved about his performance, Olise himself remained reserved as usual. „Personally, I think I played well and put in a solid performance,“ said the Frenchman after the game
Typical Olise: great performances on the pitch – and as little fuss as possible afterwards.