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Revealed: Why Michael Olise opted to join Harry Kane and Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich instead of sealing Chelsea transfer

According to <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/06/24/michael-olise-chose-bayern-munich-champions-league-transfer/" target="_blank">The Telegraph</a>, the primary reason why the Crystal Palace star <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-michael-olise-crystal-palace-bayern-munich-move-harry-kane/bltc0e30d9892b76dae" target="_blank">picked the Bavarian club</a> over the Blues was the temptation to play in the Champions League next season. The striker met the club officials and new manager Vincent Kompany where he was briefed about the Belgian's vision for the team. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/michael-olise-bayern-munich-wage-revealed-crystal-palace-transfer-reason-chelsea-hesitance-clear/blt727e44a24608b40c" target="_blank">He reportedly did not opt to move to Germany for financial reasons</a> but was attracted to the rich history of the Bundesliga giants.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/chelsea-agree-personal-terms-with-michael-olise/blt912196b414fcc822" target="_blank">Along with the West London side</a>, Manchester United were also keen on securing the 22-year-old's signature as they look to bolster their attack ahead of the 2024/25 season. The player is now on the verge of finalising his move as Kompany's side are looking to reach an agreement with The Eagles soon.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite missing the majority of the 2023/24 campaign due to a hamstring injury, Olise performed consistently for the English side in all the 19 appearances he made for them in the league. He netted 10 times and contributed with six assists.

DID YOU KNOW?

After missing out on signing their primary attacking target, the Blues are now reportedly <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/nico-williams-chelsea-identify-transfer-target-after-michael-olise-rejects-blues-for-bayern-munich/blt2f6f64a905fcbd40" target="_blank">eyeing a move for Athletic Club winger and Spain international Nico Williams</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA?

Revealed: Why Michael Olise opted to join Harry Kane and Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich instead of sealing Chelsea transfer | Goal.com

A report has revealed the reason why Crystal Palace star Michael Olise has chosen to join Bayern Munich over Chelsea.