Why Jose Mourinho was really in Berlin as Michael Olise rumours swirl
Jose Mourinho's presence in Berlin was not primarily to scout Michael Olise during the DFB Pokal final. Instead, he was invited by VfB Stuttgart's Fabian Wohlgemuth to discuss potential players. While Olise's performance was a bonus for Mourinho, Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeneß confirmed that the club would not be signing him.
- ▪Jose Mourinho attended the DFB Pokal final in Berlin at the invitation of VfB Stuttgart's Fabian Wohlgemuth.
- ▪Mourinho's trip was not specifically to observe Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
- ▪Uli Hoeneß of Bayern Munich stated that the club would not be signing Olise, regardless of Mourinho's interest.
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