Bayern want to keep Michael Olise, but the release clause blocks

In the corridors of the Allianz Arena, sporting director Max Eberl confirmed on Saturday that Bayern Munich is considering extending Michael Olise until 2032, with a salary that could rise from 14 million euros to 25 million euros, but the player would demand a release clause.

A record salary offer

The Bavarian club would be ready to make a major financial effort to secure the future of the Frenchman, whose annual earnings are estimated at 14 million euros today. An extension would raise those earnings to 25 million euros, the same level as Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.

Since his arrival in the summer of 2024, Michael Olise has become one of the most influential players in Vincent Kompany’s squad. He scored 25 goals and provided 28 assists in 57 matches last season, placing him among the continent’s most decisive attackers.

The release clause, a point of friction

His current contract runs until June 2029 and contains no exit clause. Olise would now be demanding a release clause, which would reduce the control Bayern has over his future.

Real Madrid and Liverpool have been tracking his progress for several months. Olise was already familiar with this mechanism at Crystal Palace, where a release clause was triggered by Bayern in 2024 to sign him.

According to the German press, a clause exceeding 200 million euros could be considered. Such an amount would deter many suitors, but would not prevent a transfer without negotiation between clubs.

Asked before Bayern’s trip to Augsburg, Max Eberl confirmed that the club wants to keep Olise beyond 2029, while noting that no contractual discussions have taken place yet. “It’s our wish, but there is also a third party,” he added, recalling that the player has his say.

Karl‑Heinz Rummenigge, a few days earlier, had been optimistic, hoping that Olise would extend after Harry Kane. Bayern still has nearly three years of contract left on him.

This negotiation shows Olise’s growing importance at Bayern, but the issue of the release clause could influence transfer strategies in European football.