MICHAEL OLISE is reportedly closing in on a lucrative sponsorship agreement with Nike – despite having worn the company’s boots for years without earning a penny.

The Bayern Munich superstar, 24, has remarkably gone his entire professional career without signing an official footwear endorsement deal.

But that could finally change, with the American sportswear giants now leading the chase for the former Crystal Palace favourite.

According to French newspaper L’Equipe, negotiations between Olise and Nike are at an advanced stage, although an agreement has yet to be officially announced.

The France international has long favoured Nike’s Hypervenom boots, even continuing to wear older models rather than cashing in on a sponsorship contract.

His unusual approach has allowed him to choose his own footwear without being tied down to the commercial demands that come with representing a major brand.

But Nike are now keen to make the dazzling winger one of their biggest footballing faces following the departure of his French teammate and Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe ended his near-20-year relationship with the company in September to join Swiss sportswear brand On in a ten-year agreement, leaving Nike searching for another global superstar.

And the battle for Olise’s signature is not without competition, with Adidas and On also understood to have expressed interest in securing his services.

Yet those close to the former Eagles ace insist money is not his main motivation.

Olise is reluctant to pursue commercial opportunities unless they fit his personal preferences.

His growing profile has attracted approaches from businesses beyond football – including fashion and memorabilia companies, but his priority has remained delivering on the pitch.

The London-born attacker joined Bayern from Palace in 2024 and has established himself as one of the best players in Europe.

And his remarkable rise could now earn him his first major boot payday.