Michael Olise Reportedly Signs Nike Boot Deal as Hypervenom Return Looms

Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Olise has reportedly signed his first football boot sponsorship deal with Nike, ending a long-standing preference for playing without a formal boot contract.

According to reports cited by GOAL and Footy Headlines, the agreement will see the 24-year-old become one of the faces of Nike’s planned revival of its Hypervenom football boot line in 2027. The deal reportedly comes after competition from German sportswear giant adidas, which was also interested in signing the winger.

Olise has built a reputation for keeping his commercial profile relatively low despite his growing status in European football. A source close to the player previously told French publication L’Équipe that the idea of a boot deal did not interest him, suggesting he preferred the freedom to choose what he wore.

Sports marketing experts have also pointed to the unusual nature of his position. In an industry where elite players commonly sign lucrative footwear contracts, Olise’s apparent willingness to forgo sponsorship income has set him apart from many of his peers.

Despite not having a formal boot deal, Olise has long been associated with Nike’s Hypervenom III, a model first released in 2017 before the Hypervenom line was discontinued. He has regularly worn the boots during matches for Crystal Palace and Bayern Munich, sometimes matching their colours to his team’s kit. Some pairs in his collection have also featured customised artwork.

The reported Nike agreement is particularly significant as the company looks to strengthen its football footwear offering. The reports suggest that the planned return of the Hypervenom line was a major factor in Olise’s decision to sign with the brand.

Nike is reportedly preparing to bring back the Hypervenom in 2027, with Olise expected to be among the leading players associated with the relaunch. Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has also been mentioned in reports about the campaign, although the final product and marketing plans have not been officially confirmed in the information available.

The reported deal follows a changing sponsorship landscape in football, with Nike facing increased competition from rival brands. Olise’s growing reputation at Bayern Munich and with France could make him a valuable figure in Nike’s next phase of football boot marketing, particularly if the company succeeds in reviving a line with an established following.

Nike’s reported plans for Olise are also said to involve a different marketing approach that contrasts his quiet, understated public persona with his creative and influential performances on the pitch. However, details of the contract, its financial value and the proposed Hypervenom relaunch remain subject to official confirmation.