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Michael Olise Transfer from FC Bayern München to Real Madrid.
Basic Info & Background
Full Name: Michael Akpovie Olise
Date of Birth: 12 December 2001 (making him 23 years old)
Place of Birth: London, United Kingdom
Height: ~1.84 m (6 ft)
Nationality: French (and eligible for England, Nigeria, and Algeria)
Chose to represent France internationally
Club Trajectory:Reading → Crystal Palace → Bayern Munich
Key Awards:EFL Young Player of the Season (2020–21), Bundesliga top assist provider, Team of the Season recognitions
International:France U18/U21/U23 → Senior debut Sept 2024
Style:Inverted left-footed winger: dribbling, crossing, creativity
Michael Olise is one of the most exciting young footballers today. From overcoming early academy setbacks to excelling at Reading, rising in the Premier League, and then shining immediately at Bayern, his trajectory is all about consistent growth and big moments. Poised to be a long-term star in both the Bundesliga and for France, he’s a creative force worth keeping an eye on.
Here’s the latest on Michael Olise’s transfer situation as of early September 2025:
Potential Bidders:Liverpool (leading interest), Manchester City, PSG, Real Madrid (Mbappé-backed)
Bayern’s Position:No release clause; he’s under contract until 2029; not available for sale
Market Value:Estimated around €100 million
Outlook:Bayern likely to extend and increase his salary to deter suitors
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As of September 2025, Michael Olise remains a Bayern Munich player with no imminent transfer plans. While big clubs like Liverpool, PSG, and Manchester City are interested — and Real Madrid has even received a personal recommendation from Mbappé — Bayern are keen to hold onto him. The club’s strategy appears centered around securing his services long-term with a new contract, effectively stalling potential moves for now.
Here’s a fun Michael Olise anecdote that shows his personality:
When he was at Crystal Palace, Olise scored a stunning last-minute free kick against Manchester United in January 2023. Selhurst Park went absolutely wild, but instead of celebrating like everyone else, Olise just stood there, totally stone-faced, almost bored.
Reporters asked him afterward why he didn’t celebrate such a huge goal. His answer?
He just shrugged and said:
“That’s what I do.”
It became a running joke among fans and teammates that Olise has the “coolest” reactions in football — whether it’s a worldie goal or a big assist, he barely cracks a smile, like it’s all business as usual.
