Michael Olise Shuts Down DAZN Interview After Man of the Match Performance for FC Bayern

Following a performance in the UEFA Champions League, FC Bayern Munich Michael Olise delivered a terse post-match interview that lasted under a minute and left reporters visibly stunned.

A Stellar On-Pitch Display Overshadowed by Off-Pitch Silence

Bayern Munich secured a 5-0 victory in their Champions League fixture against Bodö/Glimt, a match where Olise scored in the 83rd minute before adding a second with a long-range strike into the top-left corner in stoppage time, according to match reports. UEFA subsequently awarded the 24-year-old Frenchman the official Man of the Match honor. Yet, when obligated to fulfill media duties with broadcaster DAZN, Olise offered minimal cooperation.

Standing with his hands on his hips, Olise greeted reporter Jochen Stutzky with blunt monosyllabic answers. When asked how it felt to win 5-0 and score brilliant goals, Olise responded, “Ja, es war gut. Es war das erste Spiel. Es war unser Heimspiel, wir wollten gewinnen. Am Ende haben wir gewonnen, also sind wir glücklich,” according to the broadcast transcript.

The 59-Second Exchange That Stumped DAZN

As the interview progressed, the dialogue devolved into a stark battle of attrition between reporter and player. When Stutzky pressed him on how he scored such effortless goals, Olise replied with a dismissive “Pff, ich weiß es nicht” (Pff, I don’t know). Prompted further on whether he thinks about his shots or simply reacts, the player stated, “Ich schieße und dann geht er rein – oder er geht nicht rein” (I shoot and then it goes in – or it doesn’t go in).

When Stutzky noted that Olise made the feat look unique, the player pushed back against the praise, declaring, “Ich bin nicht der Einzige, der ein Tor schießen kann” (I’m not the only one who can score a goal). After 59 seconds of guarded responses, Stutzky concluded the segment, telling the player to enjoy his Man of the Match title before Olise walked off camera.

A Documented History of Media Reluctance

This reluctance to engage with journalists comes as little surprise within German media circles. When Bayern Munich signed Olise from Crystal Palace in August 2024 for a reported fee of around 53 million euros, his introductory press conference lasted a mere three minutes. Outlets like Bild calculated that Olise spoke roughly 100 words during the entire event. At the time, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl laughed off the taciturn display, noting that the player simply prefers to get straight to the point.

Whether Olise’s latest media appearance constitutes a carefully maintained persona or genuine aversion to the press, the player continues to let his play on the pitch do the overwhelming majority of his talking.