Bayern Munich Rejects Real Madrid's Olise Bid, Securing Star Winger

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich has issued an unequivocal statement regarding the future of Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise, firmly rejecting any advances from Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid for the French international. The Bavarian giants have made it clear that Olise, a pivotal figure in their recent successes, is not for sale in the current transfer window.

Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid had identified Olise as a top target, reportedly envisioning a clear role for him on the right wing, especially following a trophyless 2025/26 campaign and a reported injury to RodrygoPlayer·Rodrygo. However, their aspirations have been met with a resolute stance from Munich.

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich president Herbert HainerCoach·Herbert Hainer directly addressed the speculation, stating, "As I've said before, if Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid president FlorentinoPlayer·Florentino Pérez has an offer in mind, he can save himself the trouble because we don't want to sell Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise." Hainer also noted a positive relationship between the clubs, with Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid reportedly confirming no direct contact with Olise and expressing a dislike for constant media speculation.

Further reinforcing the club's position, France and Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich defender Dayot UpamecanoPlayer·Dayot Upamecano, when questioned about Olise's future, emphatically declared, "He stays here, he stays here!" Christian FalkCoach·Christian Falk, Head of Football at BILD, corroborated these sentiments, reporting that there is "no chance the player will leave in this transfer window" and that Bayern has communicated this clearly to the player. Falk also reported a "gentlemen's agreement" between Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid and Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich not to negotiate for Olise this summer, with FlorentinoPlayer·Florentino Pérez reportedly promising Herbert HainerCoach·Herbert Hainer to initiate contact if any future steps are considered.

Olise's exceptional performance during the 2025/26 season underscores Bayern's determination to retain him. He featured in 52 matches across all competitions, contributing an impressive 22 goals and 31 assists. In the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga alone, he set a new record for a winger since Opta began data collection in 2004-05, with 15 goals and 19 assists. His five goals and seven assists in 13 Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League games further highlighted his impact, culminating in him being named the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga Player of the Season.

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich's resolute stance comes on the heels of a dominant 2025/26 season under Vincent Kompany. The club secured their 35th BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga title on matchday 30, marking their second consecutive league triumph. They finished atop the BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga with a record of 28 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss. Bayern also claimed the DFB-Pokal and the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, reaching the semi-finals of the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. Their season was marked by a new BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga scoring record of 122 goals in 34 games and an astonishing unbeaten run, including winning their first 16 consecutive matches across all competitions.

In contrast, Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid endured a challenging 2025/26 campaign, finishing trophyless for the first time since the 2020-21 season. They concluded the La LigaCompetition·La Liga campaign in second place, eight points behind champions BarcelonaTeam·Barcelona, with a record of 27 wins, five draws, and six defeats. The club was also runners-up in the Spanish Super Cup, losing to BarcelonaTeam·Barcelona, and suffered a surprising defeat to second-tier AlbaceteTeam·Albacete in the round of 16 of the Copa del ReyCompetition·Copa del Rey. Their UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League journey ended in the quarter-finals. Despite Kylian Mbappé's prolific season, scoring 42 goals across all competitions, the team's overall performance was described as "disastrous."

Bayern MunichTeam·Bayern Munich's unwavering position on Michael OlisePlayer·Michael Olise signals their clear intent to maintain their squad's strength and continue their domestic and European ambitions. For Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid, this rejection necessitates a re-evaluation of their transfer strategy as they seek to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.