China’s ‘Emperor’ could appear, yet Bayern won’t budge on Olise

Bayern Munich paid a reported £45 million (about R$315 million) to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace in July 2024, sealing a three‑year contract while dismissing any Real Madrid or Chinese interest. President Uli Hoeness laughed off the speculation, saying the club would not negotiate even if the "Imperador da China" came knocking.

"Eu ri até cair," Hoeness told reporters, underscoring his amusement at the chatter. He added that the Chinese emperor could arrive, yet Bayern would still refuse to trade Olise.

Hoeness also noted that Olise still has three years left on his deal and is not for sale, regardless of any proposal that might reach the table. He said, "Ele (Mourinho) pode olhar o Olise o quanto quiser, mas não vai adiantar nada. Ele fica, não está à venda, e Mourinho poderia ter evitado a viagem do Real Madrid."

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Olise has featured in 107 matches for Bayern, contributing 41 goals and 46 assists, cementing his role alongside Harry Kane and Luis Díaz in the club’s attacking line‑up.

Real Madrid, a key player in this transfer window, publicly denied any approach for Olise. On 20 June the club issued a statement rejecting rumours of a €150 million offer, declaring it had no direct or indirect contact with the player or his representatives.

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Bayern CEO Jan‑Christian Dreesen echoed the denial, stating, "Não recebemos nem uma chamada, nem uma carta, nem um fax por Olise. Nada do que foi dito é verdade. Nunca houve nada do Real Madrid."

The episode highlights the broader market dynamics: Bayern’s £45 million outlay shows its commitment to retain key talent, while Real Madrid continues to be linked with high‑profile targets, and even speculative interest from China fails to move the German giants.