'Very good boy' Michael Olise named 'one of the best in the world' by Bayern Munich team-mate Serge Gnabry

Gnabry was full of praise when speaking about his Bayern Munich team-mate Olise, going as far as to say that the Frenchman is "one of the best players in the world." Gnabry also admitted that he "didn't expect" Olise's debut season at the Allianz Arena to be such a success individually, adding that he has limitless potential.   

After stiff competition from Chelsea, Bayern eventually won the race to sign Olise from Crystal Palace last summer, triggering his €63 million (£55m/$74m) release clause to acquire his services until 2029. His first season for the Bavarians was a blistering success, as he scored 20 goals and recorded 23 assists across 55 games in all competitions. While Bayern could only win the Bundesliga title, Olise was hailed for his quick adaptation.  

Speaking to BILD, Gnabry said: "He has enormous potential and is one of the best players in the world right now. I don't know where his limit is! 

"Michael can achieve anything. He can play centrally, keep the ball, and is a good one-on-one player. I didn't know him that well and didn't expect it to be like this. Maybe it doesn't seem that way sometimes, given the way he presents himself, but he has a very good mindset. Michael works hard, he's a very good boy, very determined. That's why I think he still has a lot of potential."

The duo have been called up for their respective nations' upcoming World Cup qualifiers. They will return in action for Die Roten on September 13 against newly-promoted Hamburger at the Allianz Arena.