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Bayern Munich block Real Madrid Galactico chase for Michael Olise
Bayern Munich have ruled out selling French winger Michael Olise this summer, guaranteeing his stay at the German club for the next season despite intense Real Madrid Galactico interest, a pursuit that has lingered since president Florentino Perez’s surprise election victories earlier this year.
The Bavarians view Olise as a critical component of their plans for the coming campaign, noting that no like‑for‑like replacement is available on the market. Losing him would be unsustainable, according to German journalist Christian Falk.
Real Madrid have listed the French winger as a Galactico target of president Florentino Perez since the surprise elections earlier this summer, keeping the Spanish giants keen on adding him to their roster.
Olise first entered the spotlight when Perez was rumored to make a blockbuster signing should he win the election, but no deal materialised at that time.
The FIFA World Cup then amplified the links between the clubs, especially given Olise’s on‑field chemistry with Kylian Mbappe during the tournament.
In recent weeks reports claimed Olise told teammates of his desire to switch clubs, yet Bayern remain firm on keeping him for the next campaign.
Olise’s future will be addressed next summer; Real Madrid are expected to return with full force then. Both clubs have reached a gentleman’s agreement, with any eventual move likely involving a large, possibly record‑breaking fee, while Bayern aim to extend his contract beyond 2029.