Real Madrid has issued an official statement categorically denying rumors of a transfer agreement with Michael Olise, while firmly emphasizing its deep and respectful institutional relationship with Bayern Munich.
The club’s statement comes in response to persistent claims by renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, who insisted that Olise was the “dream signing” for President Florentino Pérez. Romano had previously reported that Pérez planned to secure the winger for a staggering €150 million as a marquee pre-election promise.
While Real Madrid recently saw a transfer bid rejected by Atlético Madrid for Julián Álvarez, Romano maintained that Olise remained Pérez’s ultimate target. Rumors intensified over the past few hours, with reports claiming Los Blancos had already agreed on personal terms with the French player.
In a swift response on Saturday, Real Madrid published an official club statement regarding Olise:
“Real Madrid C.F. wishes to state that it has had no contact, direct or indirect, with the aforementioned player, his representatives, or anyone within his close circle.”
The statement further highlighted the strong bond between the two European giants:
“Real Madrid wishes to emphasize the excellent institutional relationship that links the club with Bayern Munich, a relationship built on a long history of mutual respect, cooperation, and appreciation, and deeply regrets the publication of completely unfounded speculation.”
“Both clubs have always maintained a relationship based on trust and mutual respect. This is demonstrated, among other things, by their shared conviction that any potential interest in a player from the other club must first be discussed between the clubs themselves, in accordance with the principles of institutional loyalty that have historically governed the relationship between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.”
Football analysts remain divided over the true motive behind this rare official denial, as Real Madrid seldom releases statements to counter transfer rumors. Some experts suggest that the Spanish champions are intentionally preserving their excellent rapport with the Bavarian board to smoothly facilitate negotiations for a massive blockbuster transfer in the near future.
