"To be honest, there have been no talks at all yet." That was Max Eberl’s line on Michael Olise, even as Bayern München made clear they want to extend him beyond 2029. The club's stance is straightforward enough. The process has not begun.

Bayern's extension plan

Eberl was just as clear about what Bayern want. "We’ve clearly stated our wish. We would like to continue working with Michael for a long time, beyond 2029, ideally extending his contract," he said, adding that Olise is "a world-class player who still hasn’t reached his full potential yet." He also said, "What’s being discussed around us hasn’t actually happened. Our intention is crystal clear. That’s what we want, but there’s another party involved [Olise and his camp]."

The contract point is important because Olise is already tied to Bayern until 2029. Herbert Hainer made the club's position even firmer, saying Bayern "do not have to sell" and make decisions "from a position of strength". He said on Bild TV that Olise still has a contract until 2029.

Why Bayern are moving early

The football is already backing up the urgency. Olise has six goal involvements in four Bundesliga appearances this season, and he netted a brace on the first matchday of the Champions League. Across Bayern competitions in 2026, he has seven goal contributions in eight appearances.

That sort of start is why the extension talk exists at all. Bayern are not reacting to a player in decline or a contract running down immediately. They are looking at a 2029 deal, a fast rise in output and a player who has already delivered in the Bundesliga and in Europe.

Reports around the deal have also gone further, with talk of a possible release clause, an extremely high valuation and a salary rise from €14 million to €25 million per year. Those details are still reported, not confirmed, and Eberl’s own comments suggest the only firm reality right now is that Bayern want the extension but have not opened formal talks yet.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 5 outlets. How we work →