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Bayern Munich is preparing for post-World Cup talks with star winger Michael Olise about his future at the club, while simultaneously deepening its ties to the digital asset space through an extended partnership with crypto exchange Bitpanda.
The Olise situation
Olise, the French winger who joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024 for a reported €60 million fee, has racked up 42 goals and 54 assists in over 100 appearances for Bayern. He has reportedly requested a meeting with Bayern officials to discuss his future once the 2026 World Cup wraps.
Real Madrid has been linked with a move for Olise, with reports suggesting potential bids could reach as high as €220 million. Earlier discussions in June 2026, reportedly tied to the club’s presidential election cycle, floated a base offer of around €150 million. Either figure would represent one of the largest transfer fees in football history.
Bayern has signaled a clear reluctance to sell. Real Madrid has publicly denied actively pursuing the player.
Bitpanda and Bayern
Bayern Munich extended its exclusive deal with Bitpanda in March 2026, cementing the Vienna-based crypto exchange as the club’s official online trading partner. The partnership gives Bitpanda prominent visibility during matches.
There is no verified connection between the Bitpanda deal and the Olise transfer talks.
The 2022-2023 cycle demonstrated the risk of football’s reliance on crypto sponsorship money, when several crypto sponsors of major clubs either collapsed or dramatically reduced their commitments.
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