Michael Olise transfer: Crystal Palace forward completes £50.8m move to Bayern Munich
Michael Olise has finished his transfer from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich.
The soccer team from Bundesliga will be paying a total of £50.8m (€60m), which includes additional payments, to transfer the 22-year-old player to the Allianz Arena.
The player from France has agreed to a deal that will keep him at Bayern for the next five years.
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Olise expressed his excitement about joining FC Bayern, stating that the discussions with the club went well and he is pleased to now be a part of such a prestigious team.
"It's an exciting opportunity, which is exactly what I was seeking. I aim to showcase my abilities at this high level and contribute to our team's success in winning as many championships as we can in the future."
Olise was sought after by Chelsea and Newcastle this summer, but he chose to sign with Vincent Kompany's team.
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Bayern's sports director Max Eberl stated that Michael Olise is a talented player who has caught the attention of many people with his unique style of playing.
We are looking for a boost in our team, fresh energy, innovative ideas - qualities that players like Michael Olise exemplify.
While discussing his potential transfer, he made it clear that he was eager to join FC Bayern. We are excited to have him on board and believe he will enhance our team's performance.
We Respect Olise's Wish To Test Himself At Top Level
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Olise is leaving Crystal Palace after spending three years at Selhurst Park. He signed with the team in July 2021 after playing for Reading.
He played in 90 games for Palace, scoring 16 goals and providing 25 assists.
Chairman of Palace, Steve Parish, expressed his immense pride in Michael's accomplishments at Crystal Palace. He has flourished as a player during his time at the club.
"We support his decision to challenge himself at the top level of international soccer, and I want to personally wish him good luck as he embarks on his next journey with Bayern Munich in Germany, a team we will be keeping a close eye on."
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Olise expressed gratitude to Crystal Palace on X, appreciating the experience he had as a player at the club and the support from everyone since the beginning.
I want to express my gratitude to the entire staff, players, and fans who have shown me immense support. I will always appreciate it.
Palhinha Passes Bayern Medical
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Bayern appears ready to add another player from the Premier League to their squad, as Fulham's Joao Palhinha has finished his medical with the club, as reported by Sky in Germany.
The player from Portugal returned to his home country on Sunday.
Bayern have reached an agreement to acquire the 28-year-old for £47.4m.
Nevertheless, the player's representatives still need to iron out the specifics with Fulham regarding his departure, and his contract with Bayern until 2028 remains unsigned at this time.
Summer Transfer Window: Opening And Closing Dates
The transfer period for the upcoming summer in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership has begun.
The deadline for submissions is August 30th at 11pm in England and 11:30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership moved up their Deadline Day to align with the other big leagues in Europe. The closing dates were determined after talks with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain, and France.
