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French youngster Michael Olise gave his reasons for choosing Bayern amid a glut of suitors.
France U-23 international Michael Olise has completed a move to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace for a reported €60 million fee.
Olise was desired by a number of top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea; however, he opted for the record Bundesliga champions and has now put pen to paper for a five-year deal.
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Olise on his unveiling
Speaking after completing the move, Olise explained why he opted for Bayern, stating that the move was exactly what he sought at this stage of his career.
“The talks with FC Bayern were very positive, and I’m very happy to now be playing for such a big club,” Olise said at his unveiling.
“It's a great challenge, and that's exactly what I was looking for. 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.”
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Bayer Munich's statement
Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl, excited about their new acquisition, said, “Michael Olise is a player who can make the difference and attracted great interest with his style of play.”
“We want new impetus in our team, new energy, new ideas—that’s what players like Michael Olise stand for. During the talks, he quickly signalled that he really wanted to join FC Bayern. We’re very much looking forward to him. He will enrich our game.”
Olise was named in France's squad for the Olympics, and he is expected to be one of Thierry Henry’s key players during the competition.
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