Lothar Matheus has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with a move to Real Madrid, insisting the French winger will remain at Bayern Munich as the Bavarian club continues to strengthen its squad. The German football legend believes Bayern is moving in the right direction and has no plans to sell one of its key attacking talents.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Matheus praised Bayern's recent transfer activity. "The club wants to achieve success, and it has already completed two excellent deals," he said. "I am convinced that their plans are not yet over." The comments suggest Bayern's ambitions extend beyond this window, with management confident in their project's trajectory for the coming seasons.
Olise's True Position: Right Wing Over Playmaker Role
Matheus addressed the technical debate surrounding Olise's optimal position on the pitch. The 22-year-old featured for France in the number 10 playmaker role during World Cup qualifying, but Bayern already possess significant depth in that area. "Bayern already have two or three players in this position," Matheus explained, suggesting central attacking roles present crowded circumstances.
However, Matheus identified where Olise truly excels: the right wing. "I think he feels more comfortable in his real position on the right wing, and there he has delivered better levels with Bayern compared to what he offered as a striker with France," he noted. This assessment carries weight—Olise's performances from the flank have been consistently dangerous, providing both creativity and finishing threat in La Liga-equivalent competition.
Bayern's Contract Security and Madrid Interest
Despite French media reports suggesting Olise expressed interest in joining Real Madrid during the World Cup, and allegedly discussed the club's culture with Kylian Mbappe and Aurelien Tchouameni, Bayern remain unmoved. The 21-year-old remains locked in a contract until summer 2029, positioning him as a cornerstone of the club's medium-term strategy.
Bayern's refusal to entertain offers reflects their broader rebuilding philosophy. Rather than cashing in on marketable talents, the Bundesliga side is constructing a competitive unit designed to challenge for domestic and European honors. With Olise's versatility—capable of operating as a winger, attacking midfielder, or even striker—his value to Bayern's tactical flexibility cannot be overstated. His next campaign will determine whether the club's faith in keeping him translates into silverware.
