After a standout season with Bayern Munich, Michael Olise is proving his immense talent at the start of the World Cup. This has naturally attracted interest from Europe’s biggest clubs, including Real Madrid. However, a secret agreement with the Bavarian club is set to make any transfer impossible.
A non-aggression pact between Real and Bayern?
Real Madrid would love to sign Michael Olise. But it is false to suggest the Frenchman has any chance of joining this summer. Real Madrid has publicly stated it has had no contact with either the winger or Bayern Munich. Here is the background: the presidents of both clubs—Herbert Hainer of Bayern Munich and Florentino Pérez—are very close. They met for dinner during the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Munich, and have since built strong ties. Hainer made it clear to his colleague and friend that Real Madrid has no chance of signing Olise. For his part, Pérez also made clear that the La Liga giant would not make any move without first informing Hainer. So where these rumors come from is unclear.
“At this point, Real Madrid knows there is no chance”
They have thus concluded this transfer pact—let’s call it the ‘presidential pact’! At this moment, Real Madrid knows there is no chance, even if it offered 300 million euros. Moreover, the Spanish club is ready to back off if Bayern Munich is simply unwilling to sell Michael Olise. That is why the rumor should really calm down on this subject. And it is important to know that Olise has a long-term contract in Munich (which expires in 2029). So he has no leverage to pressure a move, even if he wanted one. But it is not even known whether he wants to change clubs.