Bundesliga Round-Up: Bayern Issue €25m Olise Ultimatum as Dortmund Tie Down Kovac

Bayern Munich have issued a contract ultimatum alongside a bumper €25m-a-year deal to tie down Michael Olise. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are preparing to extend manager Niko Kovac's contract following a flawless four-match winning run in the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich issue Michael Olise contract ultimatum

The Bayern Munich hierarchy have officially set a deadline of summer 2027 for Michael Olise (24) to decide on a contract extension running until 2032. Negotiations are currently deadlocked as the winger insists on a release clause, which goes against club tradition.

To break the stalemate, Bayern have proposed a compromise by inserting a release clause worth a minimum of €200m in the first year, which would gradually decrease in subsequent years.

The proposed new salary would skyrocket from €14m to €25m per year. This represents a deserved reward after Olise exploded with 15 goals and 19 assists during the 2025/26 campaign, followed by another seven assists at the 2026 World Cup.

Borussia Dortmund tie down manager Niko Kovac and key executives

Borussia Dortmund are moving to extend manager Niko Kovac's contract ahead of its summer 2027 expiry. The decision comes after an impressive start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign with four consecutive wins, propelling the team to the top of the table. In their last five matches, Dortmund have shown clinical form, netting 14 goals and conceding just five.

Alongside the coaching staff, Dortmund's hierarchy has also been bolstered by tying down three key directors to ensure long-term stability. Specifically, Carsten Cramer has signed an extension until 2031, Lars Ricken has committed his future until 2030, and Thomas Treß has extended until 2028.

Bayer Leverkusen squad update ahead of next fixture

Bayer Leverkusen have suffered a selection blow ahead of their clash with Mainz 05 on 10 October 2026, after right-back Guela Doue picked up a serious calf injury in training. The defender is ruled out and will undergo an individual rehabilitation programme.

On a brighter note, the club welcomed back Nathan Tella, who has fully recovered from a hamstring injury after missing five consecutive matches since late August 2026. The winger is ready for a return to action after scoring in a recent friendly against Fortuna Koln.

Our Verdict

Michael Olise's future at Bayern Munich hinges on whether both parties can find common ground over the release clause, but a long-term contract remains the most likely outcome. Conversely, total stability from the boardroom to the dugout is turning Niko Kovac's Borussia Dortmund into genuine title contenders for the Bundesliga Meisterschale this season.

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