Michael Olise gets beautiful cake as consolation for Olympic heartbreak

Max Eberl presents a cake to Michael Olise during his presentation as new Bayern Munich player. (Photo Credit: Bayern & Germany/X)

Michael Olise gets beautiful cake as consolation for Olympic heartbreak

Izuchukwu Akawor • Izuchukwu Akawor • 06:11 - 16.08.2024

Michael Olise and France suffered heartbreak at home to Spain in the final of the football tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Bayern Munich have moved to pacify new signing Michael Olise for his heartbreak with France at the Paris 2024 Olympics. 

Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Olise was gifted a beautiful cake on his return after France finished second and a silver medal. 

Olise proved to be one of the best players as France failed in their quest for Olympic glory on home soil following a heartbreaking defeat to fellow Europeans Spain.

In an explosive final clash, France came from two goals down at 3-1 to force extra time following a 3-3 finish after regulation time.

Michael Olise gets his cake from Bayern Munich. (Photo Credit: Bayern/X)
Michael Olise gets his cake from Bayern Munich. (Photo Credit: Bayern/X)

However, super-sub Camello came off the bench to score two fantastic chips to settle the match 5-3 to give Spain another bragging rights in football after their Euro 2024 victory in Germany. 

The home side France were forced to settle for second and silver medal, which did not go down well with Bayern Munich’s Olise who decided to take off his medal. 

Michael Olise and Manu Kone at the Olympics | Imago

Consequently, on his return to Bavaria following the disappointment against Spain, Bayern moved to not only console him but congratulate their latest superstar for what was an impressive outing on his part. 

Olise, who netted two goals and provided five assists including in the final against Spain, was presented with a lovely cake from his new club during his presentation to the club supporters as a new player. 

Olise put pen to paper for Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace.

In a related development, the 22-year-old has been told to learn some manners and grow up after taking off his silver medal at the Olympics.

Olise was disappointed with the manner of France’s defeat which left them with a silver medal, which he refused to wear on his neck during the presentation.  

Michael Olise (middle) with his France teammates at Paris 2024.
Michael Olise (middle) with his France teammates at Paris 2024.

A photo of the Bayern winger without his medal went viral, drawing criticism from football fans around the world who took to social media to let the former Cyrstal Palace man understand that the Olympics is the one tournament where second place does matter. 

However, Olise has now been unveiled as a new Bayern Munich player and will wear number 17 for the Bavarians as they look to reclaim their domestic glory from Bayer Leverkusen.. 

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