Michael Olise responds to glowing praise from Kylian Mbappe
Bayern Munich star Michael Olise addresses Kylian Mbappe's high praise as France turns its focus to their upcoming World Cup match against Iraq.
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Michael Olise has found himself in the spotlight after France captain Kylian Mbappe hailed him as a vital part of the nation's future. Following an impressive opening win against Senegal, Mbappe praised the winger's vision and elegance on the pitch.
He is the player of today and tomorrow. He has that elegance and vision in his game. Michael is an introvert, but his feet do the talking for him. Kylian Mbappe
Olise remained humble in response to the captain's comments. Following a standout 2025-26 season with Bayern Munich, where he recorded 22 goals and 31 assists, the winger is focused on staying grounded. He acknowledged that while the compliment from a player he respects is pleasant, his immediate goal remains working hard to earn his place as a player of the future.
His stellar performances in the Bundesliga, including winning the Player of the Season award, have solidified his reputation. Despite recent transfer links to Real Madrid, the club officially denied any negotiations, allowing the player to concentrate entirely on international duty.
As France looks to secure their third global title, Olise is now shifting his attention to the upcoming group stage match against Iraq. A victory would guarantee Les Bleus a spot in the next round of the tournament.