Bayern gamble on €200 million release clause to keep Michael Olise
Bayern Munich are prepared to break club tradition by inserting a €200 million release clause into Michael Olise’s contract, a move aimed at securing the French international after he delivered four goals and two assists in four appearances for the Bleus and has risen rapidly in the Bavarian side’s attack.
From Crystal Palace to Bayern's attack
Arriving in Bavaria last summer, the former Crystal Palace winger was billed as a high‑potential talent. Since joining Bayern, Olise has become one of the key cogs in the club’s attacking machinery, regularly influencing play on the left flank.
His impact extends to the national team, where he has featured in four matches for France, scoring four times and providing two decisive passes, a striking return that has raised his profile among the Bleus.
Historic contract move to lock Olise in
To lock the Tricolour in for the long term, Bayern are prepared to concede a release clause of €200 million – a figure unprecedented at the club, which has historically rejected such exit provisions for senior players. The clause also protects Olise, ensuring he can move if a European heavyweight submits a record‑breaking offer.
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Olise currently earns around €14 million a year, but the new deal would lift his wages close to the club’s top tier, where Harry Kane commands €25 million annually, signalling a substantial salary boost for the French midfielder. Such an increase would place him near the summit of Bayern’s salary chart, a level previously reserved for stars like Kane.
The agreement could run until 2032, giving Bayern a secure foothold on a player they view as central to their project for the next decade.
Clubs such as Real Madrid and Liverpool are monitoring the situation closely ahead of the forthcoming transfer windows, prompting Bayern to act swiftly and avoid protracted negotiations that could jeopardise their hold on Olise. By offering the clause, the Bavarian giants hope to prevent talks from dragging on and to cement Olise as a pillar of their future plans.