**Newcastle United Misses Out on Michael Olise**
Newcastle United has officially missed out on signing Michael Olise. The Magpies expressed interest in the 22-year-old earlier this summer, contacting Crystal Palace about a potential move to St James’ Park. Manager Eddie Howe saw Olise as the perfect fit to join Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon in the attack, prompting Newcastle to compete with some of Europe’s top clubs for his signature.
Bayern Munich and Chelsea also pursued the player, who had a £60 million release clause, making it challenging to lure Olise to Tyneside. Ultimately, the winger decided to leave Crystal Palace and join Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants reached an agreement with Olise last month, and he has now been officially unveiled as a Bayern player.
Expressing his joy, Olise told Bayern’s official website: “The talks with FC Bayern were very positive, and I’m very happy to now be playing for such a big club. It’s a great challenge, and that’s exactly what I was looking for. I want to prove myself at this level and play my part in ensuring that we win as many titles as possible with our team in the coming years.”
**Why Olise Chose Bayern Munich**
Olise’s decision to join Bayern Munich was influenced by several factors, including the appeal of playing in the Champions League. Journalist Ben Jacobs revealed on X that Olise was also given guarantees he could participate in the Olympics, confirming his inclusion in Thierry Henry’s final squad.
**No European Football for Newcastle**
Newcastle’s lack of European football made it difficult to convince Olise to move from Crystal Palace. While Newcastle’s project is exciting, other clubs offered equally appealing opportunities. Olise chose to join Bayern, where he will compete in the Champions League for the first time in his career.
**Next Steps for Newcastle**
With Olise out of the picture, Newcastle must search for other attacking options. Potential targets like Nico Williams, Jarrod Bowen, and Crysencio Summerville pose challenges due to high wages, transfer fees, and other clubs’ reluctance to sell. Despite the difficulties, Newcastle has time and the recent addition of Paul Mitchell as sporting director to bolster their efforts.
