Michael Olise
Michael Olise chose Bayern Munich over Chelsea so to play in Champions League – Reports
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise chose German Bundesliga side, Bayern Munich, over English Premier League (EPL) side, Chelsea, because he wants to play in the Champions League, reports The Telegraph of UK.
Indeed, new manager of the German club, Vincent Kompany, also gave the talented winger of his vision for the team during their meeting with club authorities.
Olise, who has Nigerian roots, agreed to play for the Bundesliga giants due to the club’s rich heritage rather than for financial reasons, according to reports.
Transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, stated that Bayern Munich are prepared to start a formal process to complete Olise’s deal from Crystal Palace as soon as possible.
According to Romano, Crystal Palace are already informed about payment of the release clause, put at £45 million plus £5 million add-ons, guaranteeing Olise’s signature until June 2029.