Real Madrid eye record-breaking €222 million bid for Michael Olise
The Spanish club faces financial hurdles to surpass the all-time transfer record, potentially requiring the sale of Vinicius Jr. to facilitate the deal.
Real Madrid are preparing to launch a significant transfer offer for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, with reports indicating the fee could exceed €222 million. The potential sum would surpass the current all-time football transfer record, previously set by Paris Saint-Germain’s acquisition of Neymar Jr. from Barcelona. Olise has reportedly expressed a strong desire to leave Bayern Munich, prompting the German club to demand a substantial payout for the player.
Diario AS reports that the cost of Olise’s transfer will revolve around or exceed the €222 million fee paid for Neymar Jr. This would make Olise the most expensive signing in Real Madrid’s history, eclipsing their current record fee of €127 million paid for Jude Bellingham. The club’s president, Florentino Perez, has identified Olise as a major summer target, describing the move as a significant step toward securing a Galactico signing.
The operation is described as complicated and has not yet commenced, with Real Madrid planning to launch an offer after the ongoing FIFA World Cup. However, the player’s stance has shifted the dynamics, as Olise has reportedly opened up about his desire to leave Bayern Munich to his compatriots. The German club understands they have a problem with Olise and may be forced to allow him to leave if he persists in his stance, though they will not accept a token fee.
To facilitate the financial structure of the deal, Real Madrid may need to sell Vinicius Jr., whose contract renewal negotiations have stalled. Although the Brazilian had an impressive campaign at the World Cup, the lack of progress in talks leaves the club vulnerable to losing him for free next summer. A sale of Vinicius Jr. is being discussed as a candidate for exit to make space for Olise, given the massive outlay required for the new signing.
While previous reports placed the figure to be in excess of €200 million, the latest indications suggest the final cost will be higher. Real Madrid are reportedly ready to shell out a significant sum for the player, reflecting the president’s determination to secure Olise for next season. The club must now navigate the complex financial landscape to break the all-time record and bring the winger to the Santiago Bernabeu.
