Michael Olise reveals why he snubbed Man Utd, Chelsea as terms of Bayern Munich transfer are revealed

Michael Olise has finalised his £60m move to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace, signing a five-year contract and with the star making it clear why he opted for the German giants over rival interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

The French winger moved to Selhurst Park from Reading just three years ago but has catapulted himself into one of the Premier League’s most in-demand stars in that time off the back of some truly eye-catching performances and even better numbers.

Having produced 13 goal contributions from 40 games in his second season with Crystal Palace, Olise took his game to another level last time out, scoring 10 times and adding six assists from just 19 appearances in all competitions.

Indeed, Olise had come close to a £40m move to Chelsea last summer, before having a change of heart and opting to sign a new and improved deal at Selhurst Park. The Blues instead moved to sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City – a move that has since paid rich dividends – though they had maintained their interest in Olise and were well placed to sign him at the second time of asking this summer following extensive talks.