Upamecano Dismisses Olise to Real Madrid Rumors Amid World Cup

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich defender Dayot UpamecanoPlayer·Dayot Upamecano has emphatically shut down rumors surrounding Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise's potential exit from the club, stating with conviction, "He stays here , he stays here." These comments were made in the wake of France's 1-0 victory over Paraguay at the 2026 FIFA World CupCompetition·FIFA World Cup, where both Upamecano and Olise are representing their national team.

Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise enjoyed a phenomenal 2025/26 campaign with Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich, playing a pivotal role in their domestic double of the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal. His contributions were significant, recording 34 goal involvements in the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga alone, with 15 goals and 19 assists. This set a new record for a winger in the German top flight since Opta began collecting data in 2004-05. Across all competitions, Olise has registered 42 goals and 46 assists since his arrival from Crystal PalaceTeam·Crystal Palace at the start of the 2024-25 season, making him the only player from Europe's top five leagues to achieve 40 or more goals and 40 or more assists in that timeframe. His impressive form has continued into the 2026 World Cup, where he has provided five assists in as many matches for France.

Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid had been heavily linked with Olise, with their president FlorentinoPlayer·Florentino Perez reportedly pledging to spend significantly on a "Galactico" player. However, two weeks prior to Upamecano's comments, Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid issued a statement denying any interest or approach for Olise, emphasizing their respect for their relationship with Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich.

Despite Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid's public denial, reports from Germany's Bild newspaper suggest Olise believes he can continue winning the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga with Bayern but views winning the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League as a challenging prospect with the club. The same reports indicate that Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid is the club he dreams of joining. Bayern's president, Herbert HainerPlayer·Herbert Hainer, has publicly reiterated that Olise is under a long-term contract until 2029 and is not for sale. Bayern has even stated they are refusing to entertain any offer for their star winger, even a potential €150 million bid from Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid.

Olise is considered a fundamental part of coach Vincent Kompany's plans and is seen as untouchable and central to Bayern's long-term project. Bayern are reportedly working on a new contract for Olise to significantly improve his salary and ward off interest from other elite European clubs. Olise has reportedly requested a meeting with Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich leadership after the World Cup to discuss his future and understand his role in the club's long-term project, setting the stage for further developments once the international tournament concludes.