Could a forthcoming World Cup campaign tip the scales in favor of Real Madrid? As the French national team prepares to depart this week for their Boston base ahead of the 2026 World Cup (June 11-July 19), Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly working behind the scenes on a transfer for Michael Olise, despite Bayern Munich’s firm stance that he is “not for sale.” However, the influence of French players already at Real Madrid within the national team squad might just play a crucial role.
Imagine Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise joining forces at Real Madrid after a shared World Cup experience with the French national team on American soil. Reports from abroad suggest that the recently re-elected Real Madrid president, Florentino Pérez, intends to submit a €150M transfer offer this summer, aiming to secure another ‘Galáctico’ signing. Olise’s name has been circulating widely in the media, prompting Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer to address the speculation publicly on Sunday evening. Hainer stated, “Michael Olise is a Bayern Munich player, and he is under a long-term contract. We are not a selling club. If Florentino Pérez wishes to make us an offer, which he has not yet done, he can spare himself the effort.”
“it could certainly make olise a little excited, because it’s still real madrid”
What happens next? Will Florentino Pérez withdraw his interest in Michael Olise following this strong statement from his Bayern Munich counterpart? That would be an underestimation of the Real Madrid president. Furthermore, this approach from Madrid is unlikely to leave Michael Olise indifferent, according to analyst Hugo Guillemet. “It’s a strategic move by Florentino Pérez, but it’s still significant when Real Madrid targets a player, even in their current state. With the grand ambitions Florentino Pérez will harbor, and the sheer scale of his vision after two rather underwhelming seasons for a club of Real Madrid’s stature, sending €150M for Olise might not faze Bayern, but it could certainly make Olise a little excited, because it’s still Real Madrid.”
“players talk among themselves. that could plant a seed in the player’s mind”
Speaking on a Sunday evening sports program, a journalist noted that several weeks of competition alongside other French internationals already at Real Madrid, such as Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni, could significantly impact the ongoing Olise saga. “This could become a key factor; there’s the World Cup, and we don’t know what kind of World Cup Olise will have. Anything can happen, and players talk among themselves. That could plant a seed in the player’s mind and turn this into a real transfer saga.”