How Olise was rejected by Arsenal, Chelsea before Bayern stardom – Reports

Michael Olise's journey to stardom with Bayern Munich was marked by a series of setbacks at top English football academies. The French international began his football career with Arsenal's youth academy at the age of 14, but struggled to adapt, forcing him to look for other opportunities. His time at Chelsea was cut short due to his approach to education, with reports suggesting he failed to balance football development with academic responsibilities.

Similarly, his stint at Manchester City was marred by difficulties during fitness training, where he was reportedly mocked by teammates due to weak arms. It was at Reading that Olise found his breakthrough, with assistance from former Reading manager Jose Gomes who intervened to prevent his release. Olise's move to Crystal Palace followed, where his performances caught the attention of Bayern Munich in 2024.

Since then, he has become one of Bayern's most dangerous attacking players and a leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.