Bayern Munich retain Mickaël Olise and Luis Díaz as CEO rules out sales
Bayern Munich confirms Mickaël Olise and Luis Díaz will remain at the club, with CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen saying neither player will be sold as the club pursues domestic and European honours.
Bayern Munich said on Tuesday that Mickaël Olise and Luis Díaz are not for sale and will remain pivotal figures as the club aims for a treble this season. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen denied any offer for Olise from Real Madrid and reiterated the club’s stance that both players will help Bayern challenge on all fronts. The announcement follows transfer speculation after the World Cup and renewed market interest in top performers.
Dreesen’s clear stance at the press briefing
Jan-Christian Dreesen spoke directly to reporters, stating Olise will “definitely” stay and that no formal offer had arrived for the French winger. He added that even if an approach were to materialise, Bayern’s position would remain firm in holding onto key stars. The CEO framed the decision within a wider ambition to keep the squad intact for the coming campaign.
Olise’s contract details and rising market value
Mickaël Olise joined Bayern Munich in 2024 from Crystal Palace on a deal that runs until 2029 and reportedly contains no release clause. The club paid around €55 million for the winger, and his market valuation has since surged to an estimated €170 million. Olise has been prolific for Bayern, contributing 32 goals and 46 assists in 107 appearances and adding notable creative output for France at the recent World Cup.
Luis Díaz’s role and transfer speculation
Luis Díaz, signed from Liverpool and likewise under contract until 2029, has also been singled out as untouchable by the club hierarchy. Díaz has netted 26 goals and provided 19 assists in 51 games for Bayern, statistics that underline his importance on the flank. Dreesen remained measured regarding reported Saudi interest, saying the squad is strong and that Bayern will assess developments as the season unfolds.
Sporting context: trophies and targets
Bayern arrive at the new season fresh from a domestic double, having secured the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal last campaign while reaching the Champions League semi-finals. The club’s leadership has explicitly referenced past seasons in 2013 and 2020 when Bayern completed trebles as a benchmark for success. Dreesen insisted the organisation must maintain lofty objectives even if continental triumphs are never guaranteed year after year.
Contract priorities: Harry Kane’s renewal talks
A pressing issue for Bayern is securing the future of striker Harry Kane, whose four-year deal is set to expire at the end of the current season. Dreesen said there is a “strong desire” on both sides to reach an agreement, but added that the two parties must now translate that intent into a concrete deal. Keeping Kane is presented as a priority if Bayern are to sustain their title ambitions and mount a realistic Champions League challenge.
Bayern’s public defence of Olise and Díaz signals a clear transfer-market posture as the club balances ambition with squad continuity. Supporters can expect Bayern to begin the season with a settled attacking core while the board works on contract renewals and monitors any late offers that could test the club’s resolve.
