Key Takeaways:
- Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to discuss a new contract with Michael Olise before the season concludes
- Olise has played a pivotal role in his first campaign at the Allianz Arena, scoring 20 goals and providing 23 assists during the 2024/25 season
- Liverpool have been linked with Olise as a possible future replacement for Mohamed Salah, with reports suggesting a potential move was under consideration for next summer
Bayern Munich Seek Long-Term Security for Olise
Bayern Munich are said to be weighing up an improved contract proposal for Michael Olise before the season comes to a close, according to sources in Germany. Although the 22-year-old French winger is already contracted until 2029, discussions amongst the Bayern hierarchy have reportedly focused on reinforcing their long-term commitment to the player, as noted by Bild.
Olise, who made the £52million switch from Crystal Palace, has yet to enter formal negotiations for an extension. Nevertheless, the club’s senior management appear keen to secure his services further, particularly in light of reported interest from Liverpool.
🚨 Bayern Munich are considering offering Michael Olise a big new contract to kill any notion of a move to Liverpool.
(Source: Liverpool Echo) pic.twitter.com/cJLndtwAsY
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 25, 2025
Impressive Debut Campaign in Germany
Since joining the Bundesliga side, Olise has excelled in his inaugural season at the Allianz Arena, earning the Bundesliga rookie of the year accolade. He was instrumental for Bayern, recording 20 goals and 23 assists during the successful 2024/25 campaign.
| Competition | Season | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 2024/25 | 20 | 23 |
Liverpool’s Transfer Considerations and Public Praise
With rumours suggesting Liverpool may be considering Olise as a successor to Mohamed Salah, particularly with a view to a bid next summer, Bayern’s move to reinforce Olise’s status at the club takes on added significance.
Bayern Sporting Director Christoph Freund praised Olise’s integration, stating: “Michael feels extremely comfortable in the group. It’s just a good mix at the moment.
“We deliberately wanted to be a bit smaller. Of course, we’ve said several times that if Phonzy (Davies, ed.), Jamal (Musiala), and Hiroki (Ito) come back, then he’ll be bigger again in terms of depth. But the quality is very, very high, and we still have good competition.”
German legend Lothar Matthaus has also forecasted a promising future for the French international. “He has everything an outstanding footballer needs. I see no limits for him,” Matthaus told SPORT BILD.
“And the example of Ousmane Dembélé shows that a winger can become a world-class footballer. It always depends on the team’s success, especially in the Champions League – but yes, I trust Olise to do it.”
