Real Madrid have issued an official statement denying any contact with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, amidst widespread speculation linking the France international with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu. The statement, released on June 20th, comes after a flurry of reports suggesting Los Blancos were preparing a significant bid for the 24-year-old.
This denial follows a period of active recruitment for Real Madrid, with president Florentino Perez backing new manager Jose Mourinho. The club has already secured deals for Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate, with Denzel Dumfries expected to follow, as Perez aims to end a two-year trophy drought. A high-profile ‘Galactico’ signing was anticipated to complete the overhaul.
Initially, Real Madrid reportedly made a €150 million offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, an offer widely expected to be rejected. Sources suggest this bid may have been a strategic move to divert attention towards Olise, who has long been identified as a key target. Bayern Munich have consistently maintained that Olise is not for sale, though reports have emerged suggesting a world-record fee exceeding €222 million could potentially change their stance.
The club’s official statement explicitly denies any communication with Olise’s representatives or inner circle. It also emphasized the strong institutional relationship between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, expressing regret over the spread of unsubstantiated speculation. The statement highlighted a shared commitment to addressing any potential player interest directly between the clubs, upholding principles of institutional loyalty.
While the statement refutes direct contact, it notably avoids denying any interest in Olise himself, only dismissing the claims of communication. This ambiguity has led to speculation that Olise remains a target for Real Madrid, despite the public denial. Similar statements were previously issued regarding Julián Álvarez, which were later met with criticism after the bid was rejected. The lack of a definitive denial of interest keeps the possibility of a future move alive.
Olise has established himself as a key player for Bayern, contributing consistently in attack. A move to Real Madrid would represent a significant step up in profile and potentially offer him a leading role in one of Europe’s biggest clubs. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are anticipated as the transfer window progresses.
