Bayern Munich have signed French forward Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, the German giants announced on Sunday.
German magazine Kicker reported Bayern paid a release clause of 70 million euros ($75 million) to the Premier League club to secure Olise’s services on a five-year deal.
Olise, 22, completed a medical in the Bavarian capital on Sunday.
“It’s a great challenge, and that’s exactly what I was looking for,” Olise said.
“I want to prove myself at this level and play my part in ensuring that we win as many titles as possible with our team in the coming years.”
Born in London, Olise has represented France’s youth teams and will play for Les Bleus under coach Thierry Henry at the Paris Olympics in August.
Olise scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 19 Premier League games last season for the London club.
He is Bayern’s second major arrival of the summer after Japan defender Hiroki Ito who arrived from Stuttgart.
Bayern finished third behind champions Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart last season, breaking a streak of 11 straight Bundesliga titles.
Other than England captain Harry Kane, who scored 36 goals in 32 Bundesliga games, Bayern struggled for goals last season, with only Jamal Musiala (10 goals) reaching double figures.
“We want new impetus in our team, new energy, new ideas -– that’s what players like Michael Olise stand for,” Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said in a statement.
“We’re very much looking forward to having him here. He will enrich our game.”
Bayern are also reportedly close to finalising a deal for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, while Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah and RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons are also on their shopping list.
Alex Berenguer to Stay at Athletic Bilbao Until June 2027
Spanish Copa del Rey winners Athletic Bilbao on Sunday announced Alex Berenguer has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027.
The announcement comes three months after Berenguer scored the decisive penalty in the shoot-out that saw Athletic beat Mallorca in the final, and one day before the club returns to pre-season training to begin preparations for the 2024-25 campaign, reports Xinhua.
Berenguer joined the Basque club from Torino in 2020 and has scored 28 goals in 169 first-team appearances.
The 29-year-old usually plays on the left side of attack, and although the emergence of Spain international Nico Williams means he has lost his starting place in that position, his ability to play across the front and his eye for goal means he still made over 40 appearances last season.
“We are very satisfied Alex has signed a new contract as that allows us to keep our attacking depth,” commented Athletic’s Director of Football, Mikel Gonzalez, who hailed the “magnificent news” on the club website.
“His physical effort and ability to score goals will be vital for us in a year where we play in four competitions,” added Gonzalez.
The new season sees Athletic play in the Europa League and the Spanish Super Cup as well as La Liga and Copa del Rey, and the club has the added incentive of knowing the Europa League final will be played at their San Mames Stadium.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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