Bayern sign French winger Olise from Crystal Palace
France's midfielder #07 Michael Olise (R) runs with the ball during the U23 friendly football match between France and Paraguay at Jean Dauger stadium in Bayonne, southwestern France, on July 4, 2024, in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. (Photo by GAIZKA IROZ / AFP)
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Bayern Munich have signed French forward Michael Olise from
Crystal Palace, the German giants announced on Sunday.
German magazine Kicker reported Bayern paid a release clause
of 70 million euros ($75 million) to the Premier League club to secure Olise's
services on a five-year deal.
Olise, 22, completed a medical in the Bavarian capital on
Sunday.
"It's a great challenge, and that's exactly what I was
looking for," Olise said.
"I want to prove myself at this level and play my part
in ensuring that we win as many titles as possible with our team in the coming
years."
Born in London, Olise has represented France's youth teams
and will play for Les Bleus under coach Thierry Henry at the Paris Olympics in
August.
Olise scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 19 Premier
League games last season for the London club.
He is Bayern's second major arrival of the summer after Japan
defender Hiroki Ito who arrived from Stuttgart.
Bayern finished third behind champions Bayer Leverkusen and
Stuttgart last season, breaking a streak of 11 straight Bundesliga titles.
Other than England captain Harry Kane, who scored 36 goals in
32 Bundesliga games, Bayern struggled for goals last season, with only Jamal
Musiala (10 goals) reaching double figures.
"We want new impetus in our team, new energy, new ideas
-– that's what players like Michael Olise stand for," Bayern sporting
director Max Eberl said in a statement.
"We're very much looking forward to having him
here. He will enrich our game."
Bayern are also reportedly close to finalising a deal for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, while Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah and RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons are also on their shopping list.


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