Release clause for Olise? Bayern chief Eberl drops a hint

There have been repeated speculations recently about a possible release clause for Michael Olise at FC Bayern . Max Eberl has now provided clarity.

In a conversation with the magazine 11Freunde , Max Eberl has clarified: Michael Olise does not have a release clause at FC Bayern . With this, the sporting director puts an end to the ongoing speculations about such a provision in the contract of the French attacking player.

“What’s missing in the discussion is that we have signed Michael Olise, a professional from Crystal Palace, who has a contract with us until 2029 – without a release clause – and is on his way to becoming one of the best players in the world,” Eberl explained. This statement was made in connection with the question of whether FC Bayern is losing ground in the international transfer market.

Olise joined Säbener Straße from the Premier League in the summer of 2024 for around 53 million euros and has since established himself as one of the biggest key players in Vincent Kompany’s team. In eleven competitive matches for the record champions, the 22-year-old has already scored six goals and provided six assists – a top figure that makes him one of the most valuable new signings of recent years.

Previously, sporting director Christoph Freund had left the rumors about a possible clause open at the end of August. He stated that he “generally never talks about contract details” – which many interpreted as a confirmation between the lines. Now, Eberl has provided a clear statement.

In the interview, the 52-year-old also addressed Bayern’s transfer policy last summer. When asked whether the club had lost attractiveness compared to other top European clubs, he firmly disagreed: “There can be many reasons why a player chooses a club: a better offer, more room in the squad, do the ideas of the player and the club match?”

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Eberl also emphasized that Munich had tried everything with some desired players – including Nick Woltemade, who ultimately moved from Stuttgart to Newcastle. “Nick Woltemade repeatedly assured us that he absolutely wanted to join FC Bayern , but VfB Stuttgart was not willing to accept our offer. Which is the right of any club that has a player under contract,” said Eberl.

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