- 19 Nov 2024
Who is Michael Olise? The Crystal Palace star on the radar of the Premier League's elite
The future of Michael Olise is under hot debate, with plenty of Premier League sides in the top six now linked to the Crystal Palace star.
Born in England, Olise represents France at international level and is viewed as one of the most exciting prospects in the country, particularly after his increased first-team football with Reading in the 2020/21 campaign.
After his brilliant form with the Royals, Palace activated his release clause and he moved to south London. Now he is being eyed by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City, according to reports.
What position does Michael Olise play in?
Olise primarily plays as an attacking midfielder through the centre, but can also play down the right. He is considered to be an advanced playmaker or second striker.
How good is Michael Olise?
The number of teams interested in signing Olise highlights just how far he has come over such a short time.
In the 2019/20 campaign, he made 19 appearances for Reading in the Championship, scoring no goals and recording just one assist. But at Palace, as of the summer of 2023, he played 71 games and scored six goals during that period.