Michael Olise rejects Chelsea to commit future to Eagles

Crystal Palace superstar Michael Olise will not be joining Chelsea this summer after he decided to stay at Selhurst Park.

Olise has penned a new deal with the Eagles which has seen him reject a move to Chelsea who had reportedly agreed personal terms with the winger. 

Pulse Sports reported that the Palace forward Michael Olise had reportedly agreed personal terms with Premier League giants Chelsea ahead of a potential summer move to Stamford Bridge.

The 21-year-old has been fantastic since he joined the Eagles from Championship side Reading.

Last seaspon, he proved to be outstanding as Palace preserved their Premier League status for another season.

Olise’s form for the Eagles did not go unoticed, Super Eagles hopeful admired by both Chelsea and Manchester City.

However, it was only the Blues who had made a firm offer for the winger but saw their €30 million bid rejected by Crystal Palace this summer despite reaching an agreement on personal terms with the forward.

In a swift turn of events, Olise is now expected to stay at Palace after he commited his immediate future to the club.

This was according to a post on social media from Palace Chairman, Steve Parish, who confirmed that Olise will remain an Eagles.

“I’m absolutely delighted to announce @m.olise has decided to commit his future to Crystal Palace football club and this afternoon,” Parish posted on his Instagram page.

According to him, Olise has penned a new four-year contract that will see him stay at Selhurst Park until the summer of 2027.

“He signed a new four year deal with the club,” he added.