“He stays here”: Upamecano puts an end to rumors about Olise’s future

Why it matters

Dayot Upamecano's statement on Michael Olise's future is crucial for Bayern Munich, especially after a 2025-26 season where Olise shone in Bundesliga football. By retaining Olise, Bayern are strengthening their ambitions for the coming season, while the player was a key element in winning the Bundesliga - DFB-Pokal double.

Context

Michael Olise, who arrived at Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace, has accumulated 88 decisive actions since his arrival, which places him among the best wingers in the Bundesliga. His retention within the club is a major asset for Bayern's ambitions in national and European competitions.

Key points

• “He stays here”: Upamecano puts an end to rumors about Olise’s future.
• After an exceptional 2025-26 campaign, Michael Olise will not leave Bayern this summer according to Dayot Upamecano, who brushes aside speculation linked to supposed interest from Real Madrid.
• 'He stays here' – Bayern's Upamecano shuts down rumors of Olise exit.

Dayot Upamecano clearly closed the debate: Michael Olise will stay at Bayern Munich. Questioned after France's 1-0 victory against Paraguay at the World Cup, the French defender took no detours and replied, according to the media: "He stays here, he stays here! ". This message comes the day after a notable season for the winger, and while Madrid had been cited as a suitor.

Olise is coming off an exceptional 2025-26 season with Bayern, the club with which he won the Bundesliga – DFB-Pokal double. The winger finished the Bundesliga season with 34 direct goal involvements (15 goals, 19 assists), an unprecedented total for a player since the launch of Opta records in 2004-05. In the Champions League, he also weighed in with five goals and seven assists in 13 matches.

These performances naturally fueled transfer window noises and rumors of interest from big clubs. The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, had also promised to recruit a “Galactic” after his re-election, fueling speculation. But two weeks before Upamecano's statement, Real had published a notable press release formally denying having approached Olise or showing any interest in the player.

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Arriving from Crystal Palace at the start of the 2024-25 season, Olise has since racked up 88 decisive actions in all competitions (42 goals, 46 assists), making him the third best total among players in the five major European championships over the period considered, behind Harry Kane (121) and Kylian Mbappé (97). Still in this time slot, Olise remains the only player in the five major championships to accumulate more than 40 goals and 40 assists in all competitions.

The message from Upamecano, de facto captain and influential voice within the Bavarian locker room, reinforces the idea that the German club wants to keep the executives who enabled the double. For Bayern, keeping a player with a versatile and decisive profile like Olise seems essential to defend their titles and aim for new European successes.

It remains to be seen whether this public release will be enough to definitively quell the rumors during the summer transfer window, when pharmacies and specialized media will inevitably revive speculation around the continent's big names. In the meantime, Bayern can rest assured: on the locker room side, at least, Olise is not for sale.

The rest

With Olise remaining at Bayern, the team can focus on their goals for next season, particularly in the Champions League. Olise's impressive performances, with 34 direct contributions in the Bundesliga, suggest he will continue to have a significant impact in future matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the score of the match between France and Paraguay?

France won 1-0 against Paraguay.

What is Bayern Munich's current position in the Bundesliga?

The article does not provide information on Bayern Munich's current position in the Bundesliga.

What are Bayern Munich's next matches?

The article does not mention the upcoming Bayern Munich matches.

How many goals has Michael Olise scored this season?

Michael Olise has scored 15 goals this season in the Bundesliga.

How did Michael Olise perform in the Champions League?

In the Champions League, Michael Olise scored five goals and provided seven assists in 13 matches.

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