Munich [Germany], March 26: Bayern Munich are not concerned that other top clubs are reportedly ready to splash out up to €200 million ($232 million) for their French winger Michael Olise and are rather out to keep him long term.
"Michael has a contract until 2029 with us, without a release clause - we are relaxed," Bayern board member for sport Max Berl told Wednesday's edition of the Sport Bild weekly.
Right winger Olise came to Bayern for €50 million Crystal Palace and has been an instant hit. He has scored 36 goals and provided 43 assists in 97 matches across all competitions and is considered a Ballon d'Or award contender.
This has reportedly prompted big interest from other clubs, with Liverpool said to be ready to dish out ?200 for the 24-year-old, Real Madrid preparing a €165 million bid and Manchester City reportedly also among those interested.
Real are the quarter-final opponents of treble seeking Bayern in the Champions League next month and Liverpool could await in a potential semi-final.
Munich bosses are reportedly in agreement not to deal with potential offers at all because they see him as a key player for the future and want to start contract renewal talks in the not too distant future.
"No matter which club tries to woo him: anyone who plays for FC Bayern knows what they have in the club," Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said.
"We are playing for titles and that is the most important thing for such exceptional players. There aren't that many clubs out there, and we're certainly one of the ones that can do it. That's why I'm absolutely certain that Michael knows what he's got in us."
Eberl agreed that they are "not wasting a thought" on offers for their star as he insisted: "He is an FC Bayern player and has everything here that top players can wish for. We want to shape the future with him.
"We need these kind of players at FC Bayern. His development shows what you can achieve at FC Bayern. There is no limit for a player like him - we believe he is capable of anything."
Source: Qatar Tribune