Bayern ready to double Olise's salary to fend off Real Madrid interest

Bayern Munich wants to make Michael Olise the highest-paid player in its squad, ahead of Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala, by offering him a salary increase that could double his current earnings. A contractual offensive designed to put an end to rumors of a departure to Real Madrid or major English clubs.

Arrived in Bavaria two years ago, the French international currently earns just over one million euros per month. The Bavarian club is considering raising him to the level of the two highest salaries in the squad — Kane and Musiala, both around 2.1 million euros per month — ahead of Manuel Neuer and his 1.75 million euros. Under contract until June 2029, Olise is not in a weak position in negotiations, but Munich’s management has made his contract extension the absolute priority for the coming months.

The figures from the past season explain this urgency: 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 matches across all competitions. Statistics that have propelled the Frenchman to the rank of cornerstone player for the German champions and sparked the interest of several major European clubs.

By placing Olise at the top of its salary scale, Bayern sends a clear signal to the competition: the club has no intention of parting with its best player, regardless of any offer. The summer transfer saga that was supposed to dominate the market thus seems to be ending before it has really begun.