Michael Olise doesn’t just go his own way on the soccer field. When it comes to choosing his soccer cleats, the FC Bayern attacking star has also prioritized maximum independence so far. While many top players have lucrative sponsorship deals, the 24-year-old has long avoided a fixed commitment. However, that is now set to change.
As reported by the website Footy Headlines, Olise has signed a contract with Nike. The U.S. sportswear manufacturer has thus secured one of Europe’s most eye-catching attacking players.
What’s particularly interesting: The deal is said to be closely tied to a fundamental change in Nike’s soccer cleat lineup.
Olise is set to bring back a legendary Nike boot line
The French national team player has been considered a big fan of the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III for years. The model was discontinued back in 2018, but Olise still wears it regularly to this day.
Instead of opting for the latest soccer cleats, the Bayern star specifically seeks out older pairs from remaining stock.
In some cases, he even has them custom-designed. This led to special designs for the World Cup and the Champions League, created in collaboration with artists such as Matty Boy.
Olise also apparently had special black versions made for Bayern’s Oktoberfest jersey for the 2026–27 season.
Now, of all things, his preference for the long-discontinued model could play a decisive role in Nike’s future plans.
According to Footy Headlines, the manufacturer plans to discontinue the current Phantom line by 2027 and bring back the legendary Hypervenom series instead.
Bayern star follows in Neymar’s footsteps
Olise is said to be playing a central role in this reorientation. His enduring enthusiasm for the Hypervenom cleats has apparently convinced Nike that there is still significant interest in the model series.
The Frenchman could thus, in a sense, follow in the footsteps of Neymar, who was once considered the most recognizable face of the Hypervenom series.
According to the report, the first indications of the collaboration emerged as early as June 2026. At that time, Olise is said to have tested an all-white prototype of the new Hypervenom generation for 2027 during training.
Financial details of the alleged sponsorship deal are not yet known. An official confirmation of the partnership is also still pending.