![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/michael-olise-rejects-chelsea-transfer-as-steve-parish-confirms-crystal-palace-u-turn/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_air4palace_368017646_18376608943012542_3888288098324940532_n.jpg&description=Chelsea had activated Michael Olise's £35million release clause at Crystal Palace but the winger has rejected the chance to join the Blues by signing a new contract Michael Olise has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a new contract, despite Chelsea activating his release clause. Palace chair Steve Parish confirmed the surprise news on Thursday afternoon. He said: "I'm absolutely delighted to announce Michael Olise has decided to commit his future to Crystal Palace football club and this afternoon signed a new four-year deal." Olise, 21, was widely expected to join Chelsea after they activated his £35million release clause. The Blues are trying to sign the most exciting young footballers in the game, with the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo joining the club since January. Yet Olise, who spent seven years in Chelsea's academy, doesn't want to return to Stamford Bridge. His decision to stay at Selhurst Park is a huge boost for Palace, who have already lost one talismanic winger this summer after Wilfried Zaha's move to Galatasaray. It's believed Olise will be paid £100,000-a-week by Palace after signing his new four-year contract. Roy Hodgson, who described the player as "wonderful" in April, urged Parish to keep the Chelsea target and fellow winger Eberechi Eze at Selhurst Park. The London-born star, who represents France at international level, graduated from Reading's academy after spells with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. He quickly made a name for himself after making 73 first-team appearances for Reading. Olise was named as the Championship's Young Player of the Season and Reading's Scholar of the Season during his time in Berkshire. That persuaded Palace to activate his release clause two years ago and he's gone on to make 63 Premier League appearances. Do you think Michael Olise has made the right decision? Let us know in the comments below! Olise has won a host of individual prizes during that time. His stunning free kick aga){kind=link}
Chelsea had activated Michael Olise’s £35million release clause at Crystal Palace but the winger has rejected the chance to join the Blues by signing a new contract
Michael Olise has committed his future to Crystal Palace by signing a new contract, despite Chelsea activating his release clause.
Palace chair Steve Parish confirmed the surprise news on Thursday afternoon. He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to announce Michael Olise has decided to commit his future to Crystal Palace football club and this afternoon signed a new four-year deal.”
Olise, 21, was widely expected to join Chelsea after they activated his £35million release clause. The Blues are trying to sign the most exciting young footballers in the game, with the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo joining the club since January.
Yet Olise, who spent seven years in Chelsea’s academy, doesn’t want to return to Stamford Bridge. His decision to stay at Selhurst Park is a huge boost for Palace, who have already lost one talismanic winger this summer after Wilfried Zaha’s move to Galatasaray.