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Bayern Signed Olise: Eberl Reveals Scout Secrets
31 Oct
Summary
- Bayern Munich acquired Michael Olise for €53 million in summer 2024.
- Sporting director Max Eberl detailed the club's assessment process.
- Coach Oliver Glasner's high rating was a key factor in the signing.
Bayern Munich secured the signing of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024 for a transfer fee of €53 million. Sporting director Max Eberl has now elaborated on the meticulous process undertaken by the German club to evaluate the French winger.
Eberl highlighted that Olise's past experiences in various youth academies were not seen as a deterrent but rather as formative elements. Crucially, Bayern leveraged their relationship with Oliver Glasner, Olise's coach at Crystal Palace. Glasner's positive assessment, despite noting that Olise still had learning to do, signaled his high regard for the player's potential.
The club also valued Olise's personality and his passion for football, which were evident during personal conversations. Eberl expressed surprise at Olise's rapid development, acknowledging that while they anticipated signing a talented left-footed winger, his current brilliance exceeded expectations. The transfer fee was largely dictated by his release clause, but Olise's exceptional growth is also attributed to the supportive environment and team at Bayern.
