Michael Olise reveals why he has joined Bayern Munich amid Premier League interest

cBundesliga giants Bayern Munich have announced the signing of winger Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old moves to the Allianz Arena for a reported £45m plus £5m in add-ons, with the deal also including a sell-on clause, and he has put pen to paper on a five-year contract until June 2029.

Olise completed his medical in Bavaria on Sunday afternoon and has become Bayern’s second first-team signing of the summer since the arrival of new head coach Vincent Kompany, after defender Hiroki Ito.

The France Under-21 international departs Crystal Palace after scoring 16 goals and registering 25 assists during three successful years at Selhurst Park, where he established himself as a star player and a fans’ favourite.

Olise was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea 12 months ago, but a move to Stamford Bridge ultimately failed to materialise and the winger instead penned a contract extension at Palace.

He then endured an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign, but the ex-Reading youngster still managed to contribute to 10 goals and six assists in 19 Premier League games, helping Oliver Glasner’s side end the season strongly and climb into the top 10.