Bayern ready to break historic taboo to extend Michael Olise until 2032

Bayern Munich is prepared to abandon one of its founding principles to extend Michael Olise: according to German daily Bild, the Bavarian club is considering integrating a €200 million release clause into the French international’s new contract, an unprecedented concession in the club’s history.

Until now, Munich had always opposed the insertion of exit clauses in the contracts of its key players. Agreeing to make an exception for Olise illustrates the place the player has secured in Bavaria since his arrival from Crystal Palace. The 23-year-old winger has established himself as a central cog in Munich’s attack, and his recent spell with the French national team — four goals and two assists in four matches — has only accelerated discussions.

The club’s objective is to tie Olise down for the very long term, with a deal potentially running until 2032. The salary package would also be revised upward: currently earning around €14 million per year, the Bavarian number 14 would move closer to the top of the club’s wage scale, occupied by Harry Kane at €25 million annually.

The €200 million release clause responds to a dual logic. It offers Olise the guarantee of not being blocked if a record offer were to come in, while setting a dissuasive price for suitors. Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs closely monitoring the Frenchman’s situation ahead of the next transfer windows.

Facing this competition and the player’s rising profile, the Bavarian management intends to prevent negotiations from dragging on. Accepting such a compromise on its own rules testifies to the value Munich now places on Olise and its desire to make him the cornerstone of its sporting project for the next decade.