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    Hardly any words, but cake
    Bavaria's 60 million hope is silent when it comes to the second thought

    Finally he is here, FC Bayern's new dream player: The Munich team introduces Michael Olise, but the young Frenchman is not a man of big words. But he could form a new showpiece in the FCB offensive – and present coach Vincent Kompany with difficult tasks.

    Michael Olise claps his hands over his face. Is just burying himself in them. He puffs out his cheeks as his moist eyes shine. Hangs his head. The French national soccer team has just lost the final against Spain in overtime at the Olympic Games and the 22-year-old newcomer from FC Bayern Munich wants nothing to do with the silver medal. He is the only Frenchman who takes it straight away. His sign: absolute will to win, only titles count. If not at the Olympics, then now with the German record champions.

    At its official presentation this afternoon, the 60 million purchase (including bonus payments), the most expensive this season at FC Bayern, will be presented with a cake by sports director Max Eberl. The Olympic rings and “FCB” are depicted on it. But that's it for the highlights, the 360 ​​seconds that Olise sits on the podium. It quickly becomes clear: This man can become a star on the pitch, but he is not one on the microphone. He is not a loudspeaker, but reserved, taciturn and modest. FC Bayern, where things tend to be too loud and cocky and where there is too much talking, can really use that.

    The first question to Olise was how he arrived in Munich and how he was accepted into the team. “Good,” his answer. Be silent. Next: Does he prefer scoring goals or preparing them? “I like both, whatever.” Pause. Then: Is it a burden to be the most expensive newcomer of the summer? “I don't look at the headlines. The club wants me to do a job and that's what I'm here for.” His job is to play football and not talk. After six minutes there is a photo with Eberl, then the short side task is over.

    New era with Olise and Musiala

    Olise comes to Munich four days after the Olympic final and doesn't want a break. This is also an announcement. The winger is Bayern's “dream player” from English Premier League club Crystal Palace. The 22-year-old is “a difference player,” said Eberl when he signed him. Now he added: “Michael showed what he can do at the Olympic tournament. He played almost 100 goals in almost 200 games in England and played his way to Bayern Munich.” Olise is “a very creative player. He is a player who will give us a lot of joy.”

    Eberl sees Olise as “quick, tricky, dangerous to score and can be used very variably offensively.” However, it usually comes from the right side. With his strong left foot he pulls inwards and shoots into the long corner. Did FC Bayern miss Arjen Robben? At least this way of finishing is reminiscent of the Dutch icon.

    Olise should shape the future of FC Bayern. Usher in a new era, the post-Thomas Müller era. With players like Jamal Musiala, who has already left his mark impressively, and those who are still trying to prove themselves: Mathys Tel (19 years old), who was assured more playing time by the Bayern bosses. Aleksandar Pavlović (20 years old), who will keep the offensive forces free for years to come.

    Thomas Müller is fighting for a regular place

    Especially with Musiala, Olise could quickly develop a good understanding of the game, after all, both played together in their youth at Chelsea. The Frenchman praised the German at the presentation as a “top player”. Will there even be a new era of Robbery, like when the wing tongs with Arjen Robben on the right wing and Franck Ribéry on the left shook up the Bundesliga and Europe? After all, Olise explains in Munich that he “likes” Ribéry “very much”.

    Because Musiala has secured the central place behind Harry Kane, a magical triangle of the future is likely to emerge: with Tel on the left, Musiala in the middle and Olise on the right. Either way: Bayern's offensive midfield could grow into a new showpiece. Olise was therefore committed long-term until 2029.

    There are also the established forces. Serge Gnabry, who the Bayern bosses definitely didn't want to let go of. Leroy Sané, who, like Olise, usually comes from the right and has his locker in the dressing room right next to the French newcomer. Kingsley Coman, who may yet change. And of course veteran Thomas Müller, who recently told “Kicker”: “I still see my strengths in creating chances and scoring goals. Of course I like that we have a pressing approach again, that suits my strengths.”

    Special praise for Olise

    But Olise can also press like no other, after all, he has asserted himself in the Premier League, which is faster and more physical than the Bundesliga. His national coach, the French legend Thierry Henry, who coached the team at the Olympics, ennobled the youngster accordingly: “A very important player for us. He can pass, he can score, he has a very good understanding of space. He knows how to shoot has to press.” In the end, Olise had two tournament goals and five assists in addition to the silver medal.

    Vincent Kompany is certainly faced with an oversupply on offense. Not an easy task for the new Bayern coach, who still has to find his mark anyway. But the many forces pushing for a starting place will definitely not harm Munich in their hunt for the title. It could be exactly this competition that makes it possible for Bayern to achieve their always ambitious goals again after the bankrupt season.

    “Michael has made the difference again. He's doing some pretty extraordinary things with his foot.” With these words, Thierry Henry raved about Olise, his difference player on the way to the silver medal, after the 3-1 win after extra time in the semi-final against Egypt at the Olympic Games. Who should now also achieve extraordinary things for the people of Munich. Also with your foot, of course. Michael Olise doesn't want to do that with his mouth anyway.

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