Nigeria-eligible midfielder Michael Olise rejects Chelsea to extend Crystal Palace stay

Nigeria-eligible star Michael Olise, has finally put pen to paper for a contract extension with Crystal Palace.

The French winger has committed his future to the Eagles, club chairman Steve Parish has confirmed, meaning Chelsea have missed out on his signing.

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

The news comes as a surprise given that Chelsea had triggered Olise’s £35m ($44.5m) release clause earlier in the week.

Olise’s form for the Eagles did not go unnoticed, as the Super Eagles hopeful is 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.

Olise registered 11 assists and scored twice for the Eagles in the Premier League last season.

However, Palace have decided to held on to his key attacking talent after losing Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer to Galatasaray.

“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.

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