Mbappé rebuffs Olise transfer talk as Real Madrid eyes new signings
Kylian Mbappé broke his silence on the swirling speculation linking fellow Frenchman Michael Olise with Real Madrid, contrasting his own quiet stance with the club’s recent activity in the transfer market. The Paris Saint‑Germain striker told that he never suggested a move for the Bayern Munich winger, even as Madrid completed the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig.
Mbappé’s ethical stance
In the interview, the French captain stressed professional ethics, saying it would be disrespectful to advise a player to leave Bayern, a club he described as "great" where Olise could achieve much. He added that any club in the world would love to have Olise, calling him an "exceptional" talent.
Mbappé also recalled hearing the rumours during his own PSG days, noting that endless speculation had surrounded him then as well. He insisted that he never intervened in transfer discussions, emphasizing that such advice would be unfair to Bayern.
Real Madrid’s broader agenda
Real Madrid’s transfer window has already seen the arrival of Yan Diomande, a winger from RB Leipzig, confirming the club’s intent to bolster its attacking options. The move follows the appointment of José Mourinho as head coach, a change aimed at steering the project forward after heightened expectations.
Mbappé praised Mourinho’s intelligence and his close relationship with the dressing‑room, quoting, "He is extremely intelligent, has achieved great successes, and truly cares about us players. He knows exactly how to get the best out of us."
Olise entered the conversation as the Bundesliga’s Player of the Season for 2025‑26, a accolade earned while helping Bayern secure the German title. Despite his accolades, Mbappé affirmed that he never acted as a conduit for a potential Madrid move.
When asked about his own future, Mbappé dismissed the idea of extending his career beyond the age of forty, citing the media and social pressure surrounding his childhood idol Cristiano Ronaldo as a key factor.
The story was initially highlighted on Google’s preferred source list under the tag “Futbol”, underscoring the media interest surrounding both the player’s comments and Madrid’s transfer activity.