FC Bayern wants to secure Michael Olise on a long-term basis. To compete with Real Madrid, the club will need more than just a top salary—it will need additional incentives.
Michael Olise is set to become one of the faces of Bayern’s future. To make that happen, the Munich club will have to make a financial investment. However, if a club wants to keep a player of this caliber long-term, it must also show him why Munich is the right place for the next steps in his career.
The need for action does not stem from an imminent departure. Olise is under contract through 2029. Nevertheless, Real Madrid’s continued interest makes it clear that Bayern must plan ahead for their star forward.
According to information from L’Équipe, Kylian Mbappé and Ibrahima Konaté are trying to convince their French national teammate to join Madrid. The recruitment efforts are reportedly set to continue during the French national team’s current training camp. Bayern should take this competition seriously nonetheless.
Bayern must offer Olise a future as a key player
A higher salary would be understandable given his development. Olise decides games, creates chances, and takes on responsibility in the attack. A corresponding financial package would therefore also reflect his increased importance to the team.
CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has already announced talks regarding Olise’s future. However, these discussions should focus on more than just contract length and annual salary. The crucial question is: What sporting prospects can Bayern offer its key player for the coming years?
The Munich club is well-positioned to do so. Under Vincent Kompany, Olise has become a central figure. He’s a key player, capable of orchestrating attacks, and has teammates who execute his ideas. His chemistry with Harry Kane, in particular, is a strong argument for him to stay.
Kane can drop deep, distribute the ball, and open up space for advancing attackers. Olise, in turn, combines his playmaking abilities with his own goal-scoring threat. Both benefit from being able to read the game and not being reduced solely to a fixed role.
There are also interesting combinations to be explored with Jamal Musiala and Lennart Karl. The key will be to combine their skills in a way that makes the team stronger as a whole. Olise doesn’t necessarily have to play as the number 10 to achieve this. His recent appearances on the right alongside Karl have shown that influence on the game doesn’t depend solely on his nominal position.
Bayern must support this development with a team that also meets the highest international standards. If they want to keep Olise long-term, they need quality players around him, reliable alternatives, and a realistic chance at winning the Champions League. The burden cannot continue to be shouldered solely by the same few offensive players.
Kane has demonstrated that even the highest individual honor is within reach in Munich. The Englishman already believes his teammate is capable of winning the Ballon d’Or himself. Bayern can thus offer Olise a credible vision for the future: major titles and personal recognition as a defining player on this team.
A multi-million contract would be an important part of this future. However, the overall offer will only be convincing if the sporting strategy aligns with it. Bayern must show Olise that he can achieve his biggest goals here—and develop the team accordingly.