Chelsea have withdrawn from the race to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace due to the winger’s demands.
The Blues came close to signing the winger last summer, only to be surprised by the French youth international’s expected turnaround and his decision to sign a new contract.
Chelsea reignited their interest earlier this month after noticing Olise’s remarkable form at the end of last season.
Oliver Glasner rejuvenated, Olise finished the crusade as the most in-form attacking player in the Premier League.
Chelsea began formal negotiations with Palace last week and have begun negotiations with Olise.
Reports claim that the 22-year-old, who will now sign for Bayern Munich, was looking for Chelsea’s highest-paid player, but the Blues were unwilling to break their strict salary scheme to sign one of their main targets.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea will adopt a more “disciplined” policy when it comes to player salaries and will prefer to praise their current first team, if necessary
Although Olise is missing again, new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca will have plenty of roles when it comes to wingers next season.
With Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk all on the books, Olise’s absence constitutes a seismic blow to Chelsea’s recruitment campaign.
South American sensations Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez are expected to arrive in 2025 and the Brazilian in particular will most likely be worth waiting for.
Earlier this week, former Arsenal star Julio Baptista warned rivals Chelsea that the Blues had signed talent.
Estevao Willian has an ability that comes from Brazil, but I don’t like that he is compared to a player like Lionel Messi,” he told Oddspedia.
“The capacity of the Brazilians is even greater, but expectations may weigh on them a bit. “
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