Michael Olise is currently experiencing his inaugural World Cup campaign with the French national team. The 24-year-old attacking winger has captivated attention, showcasing his talent both in the esteemed blue jersey of France and with Bayern Munich, where he remains under contract until June 2029. This contractual commitment, however, appears to be no deterrent for Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez. Reports from journalist Roberto Gomez suggest Pérez is poised to orchestrate a monumental transfer operation for Olise.
The World Cup has been in full swing for ten days, with 48 participating nations having completed their initial matches, and some even their second group stage fixtures. The French team aims to extend their winning momentum, which began with a decisive 3-1 victory over Senegal last Tuesday at MetLife Stadium. This Monday evening, the Bleus are scheduled to face Iraq at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Current indications suggest that Michael Olise will once again feature in Didier Deschamps’ starting lineup.
“Real Madrid recognizes an Olise acquisition will command at least €222 million”
Following a crucial assist to Kylian Mbappé against the Lions of Teranga and a remarkable hat-trick just days prior in a 3-1 pre-World Cup 2026 friendly against Northern Ireland on American soil, Michael Olise has emerged as a prime target for Real Madrid. His name previously surfaced during the club’s presidential elections, ahead of Florentino Pérez‘s re-election. Despite Bayern Munich‘s public and private resistance to selling Olise, the 24-year-old French winger remains a highly coveted prospect for the Madrid board, potentially leading to a historic transaction. Roberto Gomez affirmed, “The consistent information I have shared, and reiterate now, is that the player Real Madrid desires is Olise, and the club understands that securing Olise will require an outlay of at least €222 million.” This valuation notably echoes the record transfer fee paid for Neymar when he moved from Barcelona to PSG in 2017.
“The timeline for this pursuit remains uncertain, much like Kylian’s situation, which unfolded over an extended period”
“The quintessential figure, the star, the ‘Galáctico’ – whatever moniker one assigns – that Florentino Pérez is determined to sign is Olise. Florentino’s judgment is rarely mistaken. The duration of this process is yet to be determined, as some situations, such as Kylian’s, have proven to be quite protracted… Nevertheless, Olise stands as Florentino Pérez’s primary objective,” the journalist elaborated. The unfolding saga of Michael Olise will undoubtedly capture significant attention in the coming weeks. The summer transfer window is set to close on September 1st.
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