Bayern Munich has absolutely no intention of letting Michael Olise slip away anytime soon, but Christoph Freund also isn’t interested in creating unnecessary urgency around a contract extension.
Speaking to Sky Germany, Freund was asked about Olise’s future and whether initial discussions over a new deal had already taken place. The FC Bayern sporting director was full of praise for the Frenchman, highlighting just how quickly he has established himself among the world’s elite.
“Michael has had an
incredible development with us and is currently one of the best players in the world. We’re extremely happy he’s playing for us. He’s under contract until 2029, so there’s no pressure. He feels extremely comfortable at FC Bayern, and we’re always in exchange with him. As I said there’s no time pressure,” Freund told Sky Germany journalist Torben Hoffmann (via @iMiaSanMia).
There are plenty of reasons for Bayern to be delighted with Olise. His creativity, technical ability, decision-making, and ability to produce moments of magic have made him one of the most important pieces of Vincent Kompany’s attack.
The contract situation is particularly encouraging for Bayern. With Olise tied down until 2029, the club has considerable leverage and doesn’t need to rush into negotiations simply because other European giants might be keeping tabs on him.
Still, Bayern Munich would undoubtedly love to secure his long-term future sooner rather than later. Olise is already one of the best players in the world, and the idea of building the next several years around him should be an easy decision.
For now, FC Bayern can relax. But nobody should be surprised if extending Olise’s contract becomes a major priority before too long.
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