The speculation surrounding Michael Olise and Real Madrid shows no sign of abating. While the Whites are reportedly preparing a mega-bid, France coach Didier Deschamps has now commented on the future of the Bayern star. The World Cup-winning coach is not surprised by the rumours
Michael Olise is currently one of the most sought-after attacking players in world soccer. After his outstanding season at FC Bayern, the French international has repeatedly been linked with a move to Real Madrid
The topic has recently gained momentum, particularly in the wake of the presidential elections at the Whites. Real president Florentino Pérez had announced that he would soon be making a transfer offer of 150 million euros for a top player. According to consistent media reports, the player in question is Olise
While those responsible at FC Bayern continue to regard their attacking star as unsellable, France national team coach Didier Deschamps has now also commented on the ongoing speculation
In an interview with the Spanish newspaper MARCA , the 57-year-old had some impressive words for his protégé: „Michael Olise is a shining star and is one of the best players in the world,“ explained Deschamps
Deschamps praises Olise’s development
The national coach is particularly impressed by the development of the Bayern professional in recent years. „Media presence is not really his thing, as they say. But what counts is what happens on the pitch. Away from that, he has his own life, but he has made a great rise,“ emphasised the Frenchman
Indeed, Olise has developed into one of the most important attacking players in Europe since his move to FC Bayern. With strong performances in Munich and for the French national team, the 24-year-old has finally played his way to the top of the world game
It therefore comes as no surprise to Deschamps that a player with this profile is attracting interest from numerous top clubs. „I can imagine that he will also receive offers from other clubs,“ explained the 2018 world champion coach
The national team coach is not worried that a possible move to another club could slow down his player’s development
„I’m not worried that he wouldn’t be able to do the same at other clubs as he did at FC Bayern or in the French national team,“ Deschamps clarified
„There is no right or wrong choice“
At the same time, the French national team coach made it clear that Olise himself knows best which step is the right one for his career. „He will know very well whether he stays at FC Bayern Munich or whether he needs a change of scenery. There is no right or wrong choice,“ said Deschamps
He deliberately did not want to give his international player a recommendation, instead referring to the attacking star’s own responsibility
Nevertheless, Deschamps did not refrain from sending a small message to Munich: „If I were in Kompany’s position or the position of Bayern president, I would of course think it would be very, very good to have him in the team and if he stayed at FC Bayern,“ explained the Frenchman with a smile
Deschamps is probably speaking from the heart of many Bayern fans. At Säbener Straße, Olise is regarded as a central building block in the club’s future plans. Honorary President Uli Hoeneß recently emphasized that the club would not accept offers beyond the €200 million mark
Whether Real Madrid will actually make a move will become clear after the presidential elections on Sunday, but one thing is already clear: Michael Olise’s performances in Munich have put him in a category where the biggest clubs in Europe are vying for his services. FC Bayern will do everything in its power to ensure that this remains the case in the future.