Bayern Munich Prepares Lucrative Extension for Star Winger Michael Olise

FC Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich is reportedly preparing a significant contract extension for Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise, a move designed to solidify the French winger's long-term future at the Allianz Arena. The proposed new deal is expected to run until the summer of 2031 and would see his annual salary increase substantially, potentially positioning him as the highest-paid player at the Bavarian club.

This proactive approach by Bayern comes on the heels of Olise's outstanding performance throughout the 2025/26 season, which saw him emerge as one of Europe's most coveted attacking talents. His exceptional form has attracted keen interest from other continental giants, notably Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid and LiverpoolTeam·Liverpool, prompting Bayern to act decisively to retain their key asset.

Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise, who joined Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024 from Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace, quickly established himself as an indispensable figure on the right flank. His sensational 2025/26 campaign culminated in him being named the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga Player of the Season. Across all competitions, Olise demonstrated remarkable attacking prowess, contributing to an impressive 53 goals in 52 appearances, with 22 goals and 31 assists. He also topped the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga assist charts, providing 19 assists to his teammates.

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich itself enjoyed a dominant 2025/26 season, securing their 35th BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga title and completing a domestic double by also winning the German DFB Cup. They finished the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season in first place with an impressive 89 points, recording 28 wins, 5 draws, and only 1 defeat. Their league form was exceptional, setting new BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga records for points and goals scored, and they remained unbeaten in their opening 18 league matches, winning 16 of them. In European competition, Bayern reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they were ultimately eliminated by Paris Saint-GermainTeam·Paris Saint-Germain.

The club's determination to keep Olise underscores his importance to their continued pursuit of domestic and European success. Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich's president, Herbert HainerCoach·Herbert Hainer, has publicly affirmed the club's stance on Olise's future.

"Michael Olise is a Bayern Munich player with a long-term contract, and we do not sell our players. If Florentino Perez wants to send an offer - which he has not done yet - he can spare himself the effort."— Herbert Hainer.

Olise himself has expressed his strong ambition while at Bayern, indicating his commitment to the club's objectives.

"Every time I see the Bayern badge on my shirt, I feel a part of something big. I have the feeling there's a lot more to come. I'm working very hard on that every day because I don't just want to win as many trophies as possible with Bayern – I want to step up in the big moments, make history with this team, leave a legacy."— Michael Olise.

While Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid has been heavily linked with Olise, the Spanish club issued an official statement denying any direct or indirect contact with the player or his representatives, though notably not denying their underlying interest. Bayern's swift action in preparing this contract extension is a clear signal of their intent to ward off potential suitors and build their future around talents like Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise.