Bayern Munich moves to retain Olise amid Real Madrid interest
Michael Olise has informed French teammates of his desire to join Real Madrid, but sources indicate the winger will not force a departure, prompting Bayern to counter with a significant salary increase.
Bayern Munich is preparing a substantial contract extension for winger Michael Olise as the club seeks to retain the 24-year-old amid reported interest from Real Madrid. According to a report by German newspaper BILD, Olise has communicated his desire to leave the Allianz Arena for the Santiago Bernabeu to his teammates within the French national team camp during the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The potential move has drawn attention from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who views Olise as a prospective "Galactico" target. However, the Spanish club is reportedly determined to protect its institutional relationship with the Bundesliga champions and has stated it will not initiate formal negotiations unless Olise explicitly requests a departure and Bayern Munich agrees to open talks.
In response to the speculation, Bayern Munich’s executive board is implementing a counter-strategy to secure Olise’s future. The club intends to offer a long-term contract extension with a gross annual salary exceeding €25 million. This financial package would effectively double his current earnings, elevating him into the tier of the club’s top earners alongside Harry Kane.
Despite the reported aspirations, Olise is not expected to force an exit from the German side. The former Crystal Palace player is widely regarded as a professional who avoids causing friction within the dressing room. Reports suggest he is generally content with his life in Munich and has not engaged in behaviour typically associated with players attempting to engineer a transfer against their club’s wishes.
Real Madrid remains in a monitoring position, aware of the delicate dynamic between the player and the German club. While there is mutual interest in a potential transfer, the immediate focus remains on Bayern Munich’s efforts to tie down their star asset through improved financial terms, with the Spanish giants waiting for a formal signal before proceeding.
