Steven Gerrard: “I would love Michael Olise at Liverpool”
Published on Saturday, 11 April 2026 at 8:04 am
Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has revealed his admiration for Bayern Munich’s flying winger Michael Olise, admitting he would relish the chance to see the 23-year-old succeed Mohamed Salah on the Reds’ right flank.
Olise, whose explosive ascent has placed him on the 2025-26 Ballon d’Or shortlist, underlined his elite credentials in mid-week, tormenting Real Madrid during a headline-grabbing UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabéu. The performance drew immediate praise from pundits and former professionals alike, prompting TNT Sports to canvass Gerrard for his verdict.
“Michael Olise? The problem is, why would he leave Bayern Munich?” Gerrard told the broadcaster, as captured by @iMiaSanMia. “A big club, they are challenging for the big honours, probably the strongest Bayern Munich team we have seen for a while. He is about to take the World Cup by storm come the summer. He looks like a really happy kid, settled. I don’t think he is going anywhere.”
Despite acknowledging the improbability of prising the England international away from the Bundesliga champions, the former Anfield captain could not hide his personal wish. “But yes, I would love him at Liverpool, and you know what? I wouldn’t mind Díaz back as well. We miss him,” Gerrard added, referencing Luis Díaz, another fan favourite.
Olise’s seamless integration into Vincent Kompany’s system has transformed Bayern’s attack, with the club now regarded by many observers as Europe’s most formidable side. Sources close to the German giants insist the hierarchy has no intention of cashing in on their prized asset, viewing the ex-Crystal Palace star as central to future domestic and continental ambitions.
For Liverpool, battling to secure a top-four Premier League finish and guaranteed Champions League football next season, a move for Olise remains wishful thinking—yet Gerrard’s public yearning highlights the calibre of reinforcements craved at Anfield.
Bayern, meanwhile, turn their focus to the return leg against Madrid, determined to finish the job and edge closer to another European crown.
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