Michael Olise (foto: Getty Images)
Michael Olise, Bayern Munich’s £50 million summer signing from Crystal Palace, is at the center of social media criticism after skipping a festive club singalong.
During a holiday event, the squad, including stars like Harry Kane, enthusiastically sang Jingle Bells, but Olise stood out for his lack of engagement.
In a viral video, the 23-year-old appeared detached, staring blankly at the camera while his teammates joined in the festive cheer. The footage sparked a wave of reactions online, with many fans and critics calling out his disinterest.
An X user, @lxnchossard, commented: “Olise is deadass corny man drop the gimmick you're not a vibe.” Another user, @DMarsti, bluntly stated: “Miserable f*cker.”
Others criticized his perceived lack of effort, with @7headking saying: “He’s begging it now. Just smile and sing along. You’re not too cool for this. You were at Crystal Palace a few months ago.” Another, @JoeAfc1, quipped: “Someone tell him it’s not illegal to smile.”
While the online backlash has cast a shadow over the festive event, Olise’s form on the pitch tells a different story. Since his move to Bayern Munich five months ago, the French winger has delivered remarkable performances, tallying nine goals and nine assists in 23 appearances across all competitions. His stellar form earned him the Bundesliga’s ‘Rookie of the Month’ accolade for October, solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s top young talents.
Olise is set to return to action on January 11, when Bayern faces Borussia Monchengladbach, with fans hopeful his on-field brilliance will continue to outweigh any off-field controversies.