Pre-season will prove to be decisive for the future of £10.93m Chelsea forward
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea have contacted Crystal Palace regarding the signing of 22-year-old winger Michael Olise. The English forward has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs due to his exceptional skill on the ball. Last season, Olise made 19 appearances for Palace, recording 10 goals and six assists. If not for injuries, he might have outscored many forwards in the league.
Olise has a £60 million release clause in his contract, but it comes with a caveat: the clause can only be triggered by clubs eligible for Champions League football. This stipulation is a setback for both Chelsea and Manchester United, who are eager to acquire the 22-year-old this summer. Having missed out last season, Chelsea are acting promptly to avoid a repeat this summer.
The only concern about Michael Olise is his ability to stay fit. The 22-year-old missed over 20 games due to injuries, including multiple hamstring injuries. If this becomes a recurring issue, his market value could quickly plummet. Therefore, Crystal Palace faces a decision: they can either cash in on his brilliance this summer or hold onto him and risk Olise being labeled as a risky prospect due to his fitness concerns.
Apart from fitness, the 22-year-old has it all. He can penetrate defenses with ease, has a keen eye for the right pass, and his finishing is impressive. Adding a player like Olise to their lineup would immediately enhance Chelsea’s attacking prowess.
Michael Olise is there for the taking this summer. Hopefully, his complicated release clause doesn’t end up barring a move to Stamford Bridge for the 22-year-old star.
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