Exclusive: Nike Signs Michael Olise

Following the monumental departure of Kylian Mbappé to Swiss newcomer On, Footy Headlines can exclusively leak that Nike has sealed an agreement with Bayern Munich and France superstar Michael Olise.

Olise has spent the last few seasons building a legendary reputation as football's ultimate boot free agent. While elite players routinely sign multi-million-pound contracts to showcase current-generation footwear, the 24-year-old winger has systematically rejected corporate sponsorship to wear whatever he wants on the pitch.

His iconic weapon of choice has long been the discontinued Nike Hypervenom Phantom III, originally phased out in 2018. Olise tracks down deadstock vintage pairs across the globe and routinely has them custom-painted by artists such as Matty Boy, debuting bespoke colorways for the World Cup, the Champions League, and stealthy blackouts to match Bayern Munich's 26-27 Oktoberfest kit.

The Return of the Nike Hypervenom

The driving force behind Olise finally agreeing to link up with Nike is a seismic shake-up within the brand's boot lineup. Footy Headlines can confirm that Nike is preparing to discontinue the entire Phantom silo by 2027, clearing the deck for the full performance return of the Hypervenom series. Olise's unwavering dedication to the vintage silo proved to Nike executives that immense demand remains for the beloved attacking boot, making him the obvious dream heir to Neymar's original flagship line.

Indeed, Olise already tested a whiteout prototype of the Nike Hypervenom 2027 soccer boots in training in June 2026.

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