Michael Olise remains a target for Real Madrid, but an undisclosed pact between club presidents is keeping the Bayern Munich winger out of reach—at least for now. The French international's desire to join the Spanish giants after the 2026 World Cup has become an open secret in European football, yet official negotiations have stalled before they could even begin.
The primary roadblock stems from a confidential agreement between Florentino Perez and Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer. According to multiple sources, the two executives pledged that neither club would approach the other's players without formal notification to management first. This gentleman's accord has effectively frozen Real Madrid's pursuit. "For this reason, Real Madrid have so far not made official contact with Bayern Munich or with Olise and his representatives," Foot Mercato reported, confirming that talks remain in the shadows rather than the negotiation phase.
Mbappe's Role in Olise's Dream Move
The connection between Olise and Real Madrid strengthened during the World Cup, where the winger forged a strong bond with Kylian Mbappe. Bild revealed that Mbappe did more than simply praise his club to the Bayern prospect—he directly informed Perez of Olise's ambitions and advocated for his signing. The French forward stressed that the 24-year-old would be a valuable addition to Madrid's sporting project, lending credibility to the transfer pursuit.
Bayern's Counter-Offer Strategy
Bayern Munich is not sitting idle. The Bundesliga club intends to retain Olise by significantly improving his contract terms. His current deal runs until summer 2029, but Bavaria's hierarchy plans to raise his annual salary from approximately €14 million to nearly €25 million. The German side will also emphasize their sporting ambitions during upcoming discussions, hoping to convince the winger that his future lies in Munich rather than Madrid.
The deciding moment arrives when Olise meets with Bayern's management following the World Cup. That conversation will determine whether he formally requests an exit. Perez has made clear that such an official request is non-negotiable before Real Madrid submits a substantial financial proposal. Until then, the transfer remains frozen by protocol—a rare instance where diplomatic agreements trump sporting ambition in the transfer market.
