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Bayern Munich

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Bayern Munich have opened pre-season with a bump, losing 2-1 to second-tier Wehen Wiesbaden in their first friendly of the summer, as confirmed by the club's schedule. Vincent Kompany was without a large portion of his squad, with key players still returning from World Cup duty, so the result carries limited weight. The more significant story shaping this summer is the future of Michael Olise. Bayern's hierarchy has repeatedly declared the Frenchman unverkäuflich, and his agent has communicated directly to the club that they intend to stay. Real Madrid, who pursued Olise aggressively during the World Cup with Kylian Mbappe acting as an informal recruiter, have reportedly accepted internally that a transfer this summer is near impossible. Bayern are working to extend Olise's contract beyond 2029 and are prepared to raise his salary substantially to secure that commitment. On the positive side, Harry Kane is now firmly targeting a contract extension, with only salary and duration details left to resolve. The striker has scored 146 goals in 147 appearances for the club and feels settled in Munich. In the transfer market, Bayern have cleared space and funds through outgoing deals, with Palhinha, Boey and Zaragoza all available, though the Palhinha situation has become complicated by Bayern's rigid stance on his asking price. The club has also received a financial boost through sell-on clauses tied to former talent Nestory Irankunda, with a potential Sporting Lisbon deal worth around 8.8 million euros in additional income. Bayern face FC Rottach-Egern on July 30 before an Asia tour in August.

Bayern Munich Overview

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Petit rules out Kane for Ballon d'Or over World Cup 'disappearance'

France and Premier League legend Emmanuel Petit has brutally crushed Harry Kane’s hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or, claiming the striker "disappeared" when things got tough for both club and country. The former midfielder argued that despite Kane's heavy goalscoring metrics in Germany, his failure to show up in the critical knockout matches of the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup leaves him trailing behind Europe's elite.

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Madrid used Olise rumours as cover for secret Diomande move

Real Madrid used Michael Olise rumours as a clever smokescreen to launch a sensational move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. The Spanish giants are in talks over a deal worth up to €120 million for the Ivory Coast international, who emerged as one of world football's most sought-after talents following a stellar World Cup campaign.

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Will Madrid REALLY sign Olise in a world-record deal?

Michael Olise finds himself at the centre of one of the summer's biggest transfer stories after starring for France at the World Cup, but all is not as it seems. Various reports have claimed that the Bayern Munich dynamo is Real Madrid's priority target, with the move even endorsed by his compatriot and current 'Galactico', Kylian Mbappe. The reality, though, is that any deal is currently a non-starter.

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Olise sent ‘another year’ transfer message amid Real links

Michael Olise is being heavily linked with a transfer from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid, potentially with a record-breaking fee changing hands, but Jeremie Aliadiere has told GOAL that the France international should spend “another year” in Germany before considering a change of scenery. The classy winger needs to learn how to handle the added weight of expectation that is being lumped onto his shoulders.

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Kane and Bayern to begin talks over new contract

Bayern Munich are set to open formal discussions with Harry Kane regarding a contract extension, with the England captain entering the final year of his current deal. The 32-year-old striker is aware of the German champions' intention to secure his long-term future, as he remains fully settled in Munich following a prolific stint in Germany.

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2Bayer Leverkusen crestBayer Leverkusen00000000
3Bayern Munich crestBayern Munich00000000
4Borussia Dortmund crestBorussia Dortmund00000000
5Borussia Moenchengladbach crestBorussia Moenchengladbach00000000
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