Michael Olise has long been one of FC Bayern’s top performers. With his outstanding performances, the Frenchman has caught the attention of Europe’s top clubs. Real Madrid and Liverpool FC, in particular, are said to have the 24-year-old on their radar. Bayern President Herbert Hainer, however, remains unfazed by this and even believes his star forward has what it takes to win the Ballon d’Or.
Olise is under contract with the German record champions through the summer of 2029. Nevertheless, the Munich club is already considering an early contract extension. Club officials want to prevent the Frenchman from becoming a concrete transfer target for international rivals in the coming years.
For Hainer, there’s no question that Olise has long been among the world’s best players. On the BILD show “Die Lage der Liga,” the Bayern president spoke at length about the forward’s future.
“He could win the Ballon d’Or one day.”
When asked whether the Bundesliga might eventually become too small for a player like Olise, Hainer responded in no uncertain terms. “First of all, I have to say that we’re extremely happy to have Michael Olise. He’s developed into one of the best players in the world,” explained the 72-year-old.
The Bayern boss even went a step further and suggested that the French national team player could one day win the highest individual honor in world soccer.
“I’m convinced that one day he can win the Ballon d’Or—maybe even this year,” Hainer emphasized.
At the same time, the president sees no reason why Olise shouldn’t also achieve his athletic goals at FC Bayern. “He feels extremely at home with us. He can win titles with us and play international soccer at the highest level,” Hainer clarified.
Real Madrid? Bayern sees itself in a position of strength
Recently, there has been repeated speculation about possible interest from Real Madrid. Liverpool FC is also said to be closely following the Frenchman’s development.
For Hainer, however, such rumors are no cause for concern. The president pointed to the sporting opportunities the record champion can offer its superstar. “We’ve reached the Champions League semifinals and played great matches against Paris. That’s what he wants,” explained the Bayern boss.
Hainer then made it clear that the Munich club is under no financial pressure to sell its best players. “Regarding the rumors about Real Madrid this summer, I can say that I am convinced FC Bayern is a club that is not forced to sell players—we make our decisions from a position of strength.”
With that, the president sent a clear message to interested European clubs: A transfer of Olise is currently out of the question for Bayern.
Bayern hopes for an early contract extension
Although Olise is still under contract for the long term, the Munich club wants to extend his contract as early as possible.
Hainer also made it clear that he hopes to continue working with the attacking player for even longer. “Michael Olise has a contract through 2029, and I hope he’ll extend it,” explained the Bayern president.
Concrete negotiations have not yet begun. However, sporting director Max Eberl recently announced that club officials intend to seek talks with the player’s representatives in the near future.
Bayern are apparently willing to make significant financial efforts to secure an extension. Recently, there has even been speculation about special contract clauses tied to individual awards.
One thing is certain: The Munich club wants to make Olise one of the faces of the club for the long term. And if Hainer has his way, the Frenchman could not only win more titles with FC Bayern but even be awarded the Ballon d’Or one day.