{
  "id": 13913645,
  "title": "Max Eberl confirms “there have been no talks” of an extension between Bayern Munich and Michael Olise’s camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/max-eberl-confirms-there-have-been-no-talks-of-an-extension-between",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/max-eberl-confirms-no-talks-083000057.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Max Eberl, the director of sport at Bayern Munich, has stated that there have been no discussions regarding an extension between the club and Michael Olise's representatives. The German footballer, known for his exceptional skills and contributions to both club and country, has been instrumental in the team's success this season, scoring 18 goals in just 12 games. Eberl, who played a key role in signing Olise initially, expressed his desire to continue working with the player beyond 2029, hoping to secure a long-term contract. However, Eberl also mentioned that there have been no formal talks yet, implying that the final decision is yet to be made. This revelation comes as a surprise, as the media has reportedly been circulating stories about potential negotiations. Eberl clarified that while Bayern Munich's intention is clear, the actual discussions have not taken place yet, as it involves other parties - Olise and his camp. This situation is not uncommon when it comes to extending contracts for top players at Bayern Munich, with the club successfully retaining stars like Ribéry, Müller, Lewandowski, Musiala, Davies, and Upamecano in the past.",
  "summary": "For a player of Olise’s calibre, the Bayern brass seem to be far too relaxed. Is an extension the surefire outcome?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bayern Munich star Lennart Karl most valuable U-18 player in the world",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/bayern-munich-star-lennart-karl-most-valuable-u-18-player-in-the-world",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}