"In 2009, we had an incredible offer from Chelsea for Franck Ribéry. At the time, it would have been a new world transfer record. I then went to our then CFO, Karl Hopfner, and Uli Hoeneß with this offer. We discussed it for two hours, trying to figure out what to do with it. That day, we made a fundamental decision: that in the future, we would never sell a player we would miss on the pitch."
"For a player like Olise, there's no price tag that would make us flinch. Our unwritten rule still applies today, ensuring we retain players who are crucial to our success on the pitch."
Michael Olise, a 24-year-old winger at Bayern Munich, has showcased exceptional skills since his arrival in 2024. His performance has positioned him as a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or, with odds of 4:1. Bayern Munich's board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge emphasized the club's commitment to retaining key players, stating that no price would suffice for Olise. His contract extends through 2029, and an extension is anticipated to prevent transfer speculation. The club's history of rejecting significant offers for players they value remains a guiding principle.
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