Michael Olise’s contract at Bayern Munich contains a release clause, but it won’t become valid until 2029. Softfootball understands that the clause was inserted during negotiations by Bayern sporting director Max Eberl, who knew it was the only way to lure the winger from Crystal Palace in 2024.
While Bayern are aware of the clause, they aren’t panicking just yet. Liverpool and Manchester City, long-time admirers of Olise, are expected to move when it becomes active, but until then, the French winger remains a central figure in Munich’s plans.
Olise’s impact has been immediate. Since his €60m switch from Palace, he has scored 19 goals and delivered 19 assists in just over 50 games, including 15 league assists that crowned him the Bundesliga’s top creator. He also found the net at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, further underlining his importance and was instrumental in Bayern’s last game, a 6-nil trashing of RB Leipzig.
Bayern’s attack is in transition with Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman, and Thomas Müller all moving on. That shift has left Olise as one of the leaders in the frontline alongside Harry Kane, a responsibility he has embraced.
German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg dismissed reports that Olise’s release clause would become active as soon as 2026. Writing on his official X handle, the journalist revealed that Olise’s contract is set to become active in 2029 and not earlier.
He Posted:
“Despite other reports: Michael #Olise does not have a release clause in his contract until 2029. FC Bayern are relaxed. He is set to become one of the club’s absolute figureheads in the coming years. However, top clubs are already positioning themselves in the background. Paris Saint-Germain have him on their radar. He’s a dream target for #PSG.”
His form hasn’t just impressed Bayern. Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly eyeing him as a dream signing, while the French national team has already given him opportunities after a strong showing at the Olympics.
For now, Olise’s future is with Bayern, where he has been excellent so far. But with PSG circling and Premier League giants patiently waiting, his long-term future is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing transfer sagas of the next few years.
