Real Madrid issued an official statement denying any interest in Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich and France winger. The club stated it has had “no direct or indirect contact with the player in question, his representatives, or people in his circle.” This explicit denial addresses recent media speculation linking Olise to the Spanish football giant during the current summer transfer window.
The statement went beyond merely denying a transfer bid, explicitly refuting any form of prior approach. Real Madrid expressed regret over the spread of “speculation that does not correspond to reality.” This strong stance is unusual for the club in dismissing transfer rumors.
The club’s statement also referenced the institutional relationship between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. It emphasized that any interest in a Bayern player would first be handled directly between the two clubs. This detail highlights the protocol expected in high-profile player transfers between major European teams.
Reports from several media outlets had previously identified the 23-year-old French winger as a potential target for Real Madrid. Olise joined Bayern last summer from Crystal Palace and recently completed his inaugural season in the Bundesliga.
The summer transfer window remains open, and the player’s contractual situation with Bayern Munich has not changed following Real Madrid’s statement. The Spanish club has, for the time being, closed the door on any potential deal involving Olise.
The explicit nature of Real Madrid’s denial suggests a desire to control narratives surrounding its transfer activities. Future developments will indicate whether this statement effectively quells further speculation or if other clubs might pursue Olise during the transfer period.