Michael Olise remains one of the most influential faces at FC Bayern – both in sporting terms and on the transfer market. Since his move from Crystal Palace, the French attacking player has developed rapidly and has become an integral part of Munich’s attacking play
With his performances, the 24-year-old has not only made himself indispensable in Munich, but has also attracted the interest of numerous top European clubs. Real Madrid and Liverpool FC have been repeatedly linked with Olise. The debate was recently made even more explosive by statements from Marcel Desailly, who said: „I’m not sure whether he will stay at Bayern Munich for long.“
Despite this speculation, those responsible at the German record champions are trying to maintain a clear stance. Internally and externally, Olise is classified as „unsellable“ – a formulation that is not without controversy, however
Insier clearly qualifies Bayern’s stance
Transfer expert Florian Plettenberg has now put the situation into perspective on SPORT1-Doppelpass and presented a differentiated view. „I’m not a fan of the term ‚unsellable‘. In the case of Olise, this word is currently being used a lot, but ultimately no player is really unsellable in soccer,“ explained the Sky reporter
Plettenberg is not questioning Munich’s fundamental stance, but is putting it into a more realistic context. Particularly in view of possible record sums, it is clear that economic considerations could also play a role at FC Bayern
„If at some point a club comes up with the idea of offering 200 or 250 million euros, then those responsible at FC Bayern – i.e. Eberl, Freund and Hoeneß – will also sit down and at least discuss it,“ continued Plettenberg
At the same time, he emphasized that there are currently no concrete offers of this magnitude
Bayern is taking a clear line – focus on contract extension
According to the transfer expert, FCB is also pursuing a strategic line with its public communication, with the term „not for sale“ primarily serving to deter potential suitors and calm the market
„In this respect, ’not for sale‘ is more of a protective mechanism to keep other interested parties at bay. As things stand, he is staying 100 per cent. There is no exit clause. Instead, it is more likely that Bayern will extend the contract and adjust the salary,“ explained Plettenberg
There is currently no doubt about Olise’s sporting status either. The Frenchman not only impresses with his technical ability, but also with his mentality. Despite numerous fouls, the attacking player remains calm and focused – a quality that makes him particularly valuable internally
Director of Sport Max Eberl also reacted calmly to the ongoing speculation. „We’re letting everything that happens around us roll off our backs,“ the 52-year-old made clear. At the same time, he saw the interest as a positive signal: „We’re delighted that people are talking about him so positively.“
One thing is clear: Michael Olise is currently one of the most important building blocks at FC Bayern. And even if the word „unsellable“ should be treated with caution in modern soccer, there are currently no signs that this could change in the short term