From the €450m that we spent, I have only been able to use €250m. Alexander Isak has never been fit so far. Giovanni Leoni is ruled out for the entire season. [Jeremie] Frimpong has only had an impact in five or six games. We bought a second goalkeeper for €35m (Giorgi Mamardashvili) who barely plays.
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl has done a lot during his relatively brief time with the club, but if he had to pick one move above them all, it would be the signing of Michael Olise. However, in the grand scheme of his career, Eberl still thinks the moves he was involved with Lucien Favre and Marco Reus at Borussia Mönchengladbach were probably bigger.
Congatulations to Dayot Upamecano and Michael Olise! FC Bayern's two French internationals booked their ticket for the World Cup finals on Thursday night thanks to France's 4-0 win over Ukraine. The draw for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico will take place on 5 December. England and Harry Kane, who ended Serbia's hopes with a 2-0 win at Wembley on Thursday, will also be in the draw. Here's our round-up of the international action.
France secured their place at next summer's World Cup with an easy 4-0 win over Ukraine in Paris. Les Bleus dominated possession from the outset but struggled to turn territory into clear chances before the break. Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki provided early spark on the flanks, while Kylian Mbappe twice tested Anatoliy Trubin, who produced strong saves from a low drive in the 17th minute and a bending Barcola effort just before half-time.
We already heard that the French international doesn't have a release clause in his contract (as was the case at Crystal Palace before). But, of course, no one could be 100% sure on the matter. Now, head of sport, Max Eberl, has officially confirmed that there is no release clause, and this was a clear sign to the Premier League to say, "You've got no chance of getting this player."
After a sensational debut campaign at Bayern Munich in which he tallied 43 goal contributions, Michael Olise has shown he is not just a breakout prospect in his second season. Five goals and six assists this season cemented him as one of the best left wingers on the planet. Credible market value rating website Transfermarkt has recognised his talent and productivity and given him a massive rise in the latest update.
