Bayern Munich officials have sent a clear message to Liverpool amid reports that the Reds want Michael Olise as Mohamed Salah’s replacement.
Salah’s announcement to leave Anfield at the end of the season has seen the rumor mill go wild with media linking wingers with a switch to Merseyside this summer. A number of top players have been rumored to be of interest for Arne Slot’s side, with Olise touted as the #1 pick.
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß has now commented on the rumors, claiming that the German side have no plans to sell their star man. He hinted that they would not consider a €200 million bid for the former Crystal Palace star.
The 74-year-old took shots at Liverpool, saying that they spent a huge amount in the summer but have failed to deliver on the pitch, and said:
“If that’s true, I don’t believe it is, but Liverpool have already spent €500 million this year and are having a very poor season. So, we won’t be contributing to their improved performance next year. We play this game for our fans. We have 430,000 members, we have millions of fans worldwide, and it doesn’t do them much good if we have €200m in the bank and then play poor football every Saturday because of it.”
Olise joined Bayern Munich in 2024 for a reported €60 million after they swooped in for the Frenchman. The winger was in talks with Chelsea, a year after the Blues failed with their first move to activate his special release clause.
Bayern Munich bosses comment on Liverpool’s interest in Michael Olise
Hoeneß was not the only Bayern Munich official to talk about the Olise rumors. The Bundesliga champion’s sporting director, Max Eberl, also commented on the reports, saying that they have not given it a second thought.
He added that they are relaxed about the situation as the winger has over three years left on his contract and are planning their squad around him. He told SportBILD:
“We’re not giving it a second thought. Michael has a contract with us until 2029, without a release clause. We’re relaxed. He’s an FC Bayern player and has all the opportunities here that top players could wish for. We want to shape the future with him.”
The German club’s CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, also echoed the same, adding that they do not care which club is interested in the winger. He is confident that no player would want to leave the Bundesliga side in the summer and said:
“No matter which club is flirting with him: Anyone who plays for FC Bayern knows what they have at FC Bayern.”
Liverpool forced to look elsewhere
Michael Olise is not the only name linked with a move to Anfield this summer. Jarrod Bowen, Bradley Barcola, and Yan Diomande are also said to be on the wishlist at the club.
However, the Frenchman would have been the ideal signing for Arne Slot as he comes with Premier League experience and can play on both wings.
