According to German newspaper Bild, before signing Michael Olise for approximately 51 million euros in summer 2024, Bayern Munich specifically consulted with their former manager Oliver Glasner, not only about the French player's athletic abilities but also in detail about his character and personality.

Recently, some of Olise's off-pitch behavior has sparked discussion. At Bayern's official Oktoberfest event, he wore a blue Chrome Hearts cap that nearly completely covered his face and hair. Previously, his appearance during an interview following Bayern's 5-0 Champions League victory over Bodø/Glimt also drew attention; later, when Bayern was honored by the Bavarian state government, he stood with his arms crossed, partially hidden behind teammates during the photo session.

However, Bild reported that Bayern was not surprised by Olise's personality traits. The club's management understood the situation well before the transfer was completed.

Bayern's Director of Sport Christoph Freund revealed that the club communicated with Glasner before acquiring Olise. Glasner managed Crystal Palace from February 2024 until Olise joined Bayern, a period of approximately five months. It was reported that their discussions at that time covered not only Olise's abilities as a player but also his personality.

Olise was once considered a difficult player in his youth. Bild claims he allegedly left Chelsea and Manchester City academies due to issues with teammates and an arrogant attitude. Later, during his time at Crystal Palace, he also displayed some unusual behavior when facing media interviews.

However, discussions with Glasner and others convinced Bayern that Olise had matured in these regards, and his personal characteristics would not cause serious problems for the club. This was also one of the factors in Bayern's final decision to complete the transfer.

In August 2025, Glasner spoke about Olise, saying: "Michael is like that—he's a man of few words, not someone who likes to talk at length. He speaks through his actions on the pitch. He's a footballer, not an orator! He doesn't need to be either."

Glasner continued: "Compared to someone who can only talk beautifully but doesn't perform on the pitch, we would clearly all prefer a talented player who can prove himself on the field. Michael is a great person. I think it's very important to accept him as he is; we just need to enjoy the joy he brings as a footballer."

Bild stated that although Olise's off-pitch behavior still generates diverse opinions, within Bayern, teammates generally speak positively about his character when discussing him publicly. Some players have stated that Olise actually talks much more within the team than he does in public.

Head Coach Kompany and Director of Sport Eberl, among other Bayern management figures, have repeatedly defended Olise when he faced external criticism, emphasizing that his primary responsibility is to perform well on the pitch.

So far this season, Olise has contributed 8 goals and 4 assists in 7 official matches. Since joining Bayern, he has made 114 total appearances across all competitions, scoring 50 goals and providing 58 assists.

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