Jan-Christian Dreesen has made Bayern Munich’s stance on Michael Olise clear—the club wants the Frenchman in Munich for the long haul, and the Bayern CEO believes he has the potential to reach the very top of world football.
Asked whether Bayern have already started working on a new contract for Olise, Dreesen did not confirm that negotiations were underway. Instead, he emphasized the winger’s extraordinary talent, his importance to the team, and the club’s desire to keep him around for as long as possible.
“Michael is an exceptionally gifted footballer. If someone asked me today whether he could win the Ballon d’Or one day, my answer would always be: I don’t see why not. Of course, he also needs a team around him that functions well. He has that here at Bayern, and he appreciates it. We want Michael to play for us for as long as possible. When the time is right, we will talk to him about his future,” Dreesen told Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
The Ballon d’Or praise is certainly notable, but Dreesen’s comments about Olise’s environment at Bayern may be just as important. The club believes it can provide the collective quality and stability necessary for the 24-year-old to reach his full potential.
For now, there is no confirmed new deal to announce. However, Bayern’s intentions are unmistakable: Olise is a central part of the club’s future, and the goal is to keep him in Munich for years to come.
Bayern know they have something special in Olise. Now, they will want to make sure he stays.
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