Michael Olise was linked with a move away from Bayern Munich during the summer, but the Frenchman stayed after being labelled not for sale by the German champions.
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.

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Michael Olise has picked up right where he left off this summer, scoring a cool-as-you-like goal in Bayern Munich's league opener against VfB Stuttgart and having an even slicker finish cancelled by a narrow offside ruling in review.
The Frenchman, who was the subject of some summer transfer rumors, is one of Vincent Kompany's key men in a formidable and multi-faceted attack — and he's well on his way to a third Bundesliga season with outstanding production. But it's too early for talks of an extension, according to Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen in comments captured by Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau (via iMiaSanMia).
"We're not currently in [contract] talks," Dreesen noted after the match — a runaway 5-1 winner after Olise's second-half goal restored a Bayern lead that had only just slipped away. "He's under contract until 2029, so there's no reason to rush into anything."
Okay…but maybe there is a little bit of a reason?
Olise is 24, turning 25 this season, and flying just about as high as any footballer in the world today after two explosive, breakout seasons at Bayern Munich and a sensational World Cup with France. His value has skyrocketed beyond the €60M fee that brought him to Germany from Crystal Palace and consequently, so too has he outgrown his initial contract. All the biggest clubs in the world should be after him, and any club that can't fit him in at right wing can probably find a place for him in the center, where he may even prefer playing.

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Bayern Munich have extended the contracts of board member for sport Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.
Both have signed new deals running until 2029, the German champions confirmed on Tuesday evening.
"Continuity provides direction; stability brings strength: we need both to ensure FC Bayern continues to develop consistently at the very highest level," said chairman of the supervisory board Herbert Hainer.
"Especially in the dynamic competitive environment in which a top international club must forge its own path, consistency stands for a clear conviction. With Jan-Christian Dreesen, Max Eberl and Rouven Kasper, our board is ideally positioned to drive FC Bayern forward both in sporting and commercial terms and to maintain its leading position in Europe."
Dreesen joined Bayern as chief financial officer in 2013 before taking over as CEO 10 years later. He said:

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Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl is close to extending his contract at the club, according to Sport Bild. The 52-year-old was informed of the news during the club's Asia tour. However, the supervisory board is yet to reach a final decision on the matter. The next meeting of the board is scheduled for 25 August. Honorary president and supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß recently put the likelihood of Eberl's contract extension at "100 percent."Hoeneß also praised Eberl for "a perfect transfer period." This summer, Bayern have signed German full-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt and Moroccan attacker Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven. Eberl's contract expires in the summer of 2027, the same as that of CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who is also expected to stay with the record German Champions. GGFN | Brook Genene

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Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen offered an honest ***** sment of his clubs wage dynamics, defending massive paychecks for marquee stars while warning against letting intermediate squad contracts spin out of control.
Speaking at a recent Presse Club München event, captured by iMiaSanMia, Dreesen made his stance clear on their choice of wages. "The stadiums are filled because of real star players—that's why it's right to pay them high, or even very high, salaries," Dreesen stated. "But it's all about balance. The middle tier of the squad can't become too bloated. The English clubs are doing a better job than us in that regard."
Dreesen's transparent remarks shed light on the structural challenge facing elite sides. While paying premium wages to game-changers who sell out stadiums and generate worldwide revenue is economically justified, inflation within the squad's middle layer, i.e. paying high, long-term salaries to rotational or system players, can quickly choke a club's wage bill. Dreesen is signalling a clear financial strategy at Säbener Straße: protecting top-tier capital for game-changers while trimming unnecessary fat across the rest of the roster.
This does not seem to be a very clear strategy; how do you determine who is causing the bloating? Is there a clear hierarchy within the squad itself? It does not seem sustainable to have a living hierarchy within the players, but it has been working so far, considering that Bayern Munich is one of the richest clubs in the world.
Do you think European clubs can realistically emulate Premier League wage structures, or will elite talent demands keep pushing middle-tier salaries higher? Let us know in the comments!

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Speaking at a Presse Club München event, Jan-Christian Dreesen made it crystal clear that Michael Olise will be staying at Bayern Munich.
"Yes, of course [he will stay]. (…) [There was] no call, no letter and no fax from Real Madrid," the Bavarian club's chairman explained.
Furthering his stance on the issue, Dreesen said he was bowled over by the amount of fake news linking Olise to the Galacticos.
"It's astonishing what [rumours] can end up being spread when you know yourself what the truth actually is.
"It's really quite interesting. I've honestly lost count of how many times I've been asked by friends [regarding Olise's future].

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While much of the attention surrounding Bayern Munich’s front office has centered on player transfers and squad planning, another important piece of the club’s future could soon be addressed behind the scenes.
According to a report from Sport Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia), sporting director Christoph Freund is in an excellent position to earn a contract extension. Although his current deal runs through 2027, decisions regarding his future will be made by Bayern Munich’s executive board — Jan-Christian Dreesen, Max Eberl, and Rouven Kasper — rather than the club’s supervisory board. That confidence appears to be well deserved:
Christoph Freund’s contract also expires in 2027. His future is not decided by the supervisory board, but by the executive board (Dreesen, Eberl & Rouven Kasper). Freund has extremely good prospects of a new contract. His work with the first team and the Campus, where he has been given more responsibility, is highly valued at the club.
Since arriving at Bayern Munich, Freund has become an increasingly important figure within the club’s sporting structure. While much of his work has focused on supporting the first team alongside Eberl, his responsibilities have expanded beyond the senior squad. His involvement with Bayern’s Campus and youth development system has reportedly been particularly well received, reflecting the club’s continued emphasis on building a sustainable pipeline of talent.
That dual role is significant. Bayern Munich has long prided itself on balancing immediate success with long-term planning, and having executives who can oversee both first-team recruitment and player development is critical to achieving that balance. Freund’s growing influence suggests the club sees him as an important part of that vision.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday. He was 86.
Dreesen died at his home in Los Angeles, according to publicist Lori De Waal. A cause of death was not provided.
After meeting in Chicago, Dreesen and Reid, who was Black, formed "Tim and Tom" in 1969. Against a backdrop of simmering racial tension, they used humor to address social issues and promote understanding between audiences of different backgrounds. They worked together until the mid-1970s. Reid went on to solo success playing DJ Venus Flytrap on the popular TV sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati," where Dreesen was a guest star.
After splitting with Reid, Dreesen honed a solo comedy act, making over 500 national TV appearances, including 60 visits to "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." He also was a frequent guest and sometime guest host on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Their friendship dated to the early 1970s when both worked at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California.
Dreesen's final TV appearance came last week on "Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen," which replaced Stephen Colbert's canceled CBS late-night show.

Tom Dreesen has died at the age of 86.
The stand-up comedian and character actor found success as one half of Tim and Tom, with Tim Reid. He made frequent appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Late Show with David Letterman.
Dreesen's family shared the news in a statement obtained by People magazine.
"For more than five decades, Tom Dreesen brought laughter, heart, and humanity to audiences across America. A proud native of Harvey, Illinois, Tom built a remarkable career through perseverance, talent," they wrote.
"Beyond the stage, Tom was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, friend, mentor, storyteller, and motivator. He gave generously of his time, supported countless charitable causes, and inspired others through his motivational speaking, his writing, and his personal example."
Dreesen made over 500 appearances on national television, including his turns on Carson, Letterman, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. He also filled in as a guest host on The Late Show.

Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra for 14 years and became part of the United States' first interracial stand-up comedy duo, died on Wednesday, June 17. He was 86.
The prolific comedian died in Los Angeles, his representative confirmed to USA TODAY. No cause of death was shared.
"He wanted you all to know how much joy you brought him through the years," Dreesen's family wrote on his Facebook page. "He said to tell you that he loved you all. May he rest in peace."
The Chicago native worked as a stand-up comic for more than 50 years and made hundreds of TV appearances, including on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Dreesen is also credited with helping comedians at The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, California, get paid after convincing the owner, Mitzi Shore, to do so.