Tottenham missed chance to sign Michael Olise due to attitude issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Michael Olise, currently with Bayern Munich, was once on the verge of signing with Tottenham Hotspur as a teenager. According to talkSPORT's Natalie Sawyer, Tottenham decided against signing him due to perceived attitude problems. Following that decision, Olise went on to establish himself at Reading before joining Bayern Munich, where he now plays alongside Harry Kane. This situation highlights Tottenham's missed opportunity amid concerns over player attitudes.
- •Olise could have joined Tottenham at a young age.
- •Tottenham passed on Olise due to attitude concerns.
- •He later excelled at Reading before moving to Bayern Munich.
- •Olise is now playing with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — How Tottenham Hotspur blew its chance to get Michael Olise
"The FC Bayern star was passed over at Tottenham.
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