Bayern Refuse to Sell Michael Olise This Summer
The club's sporting director said Olise will be a key part of the squad, a stance that has pushed Real Madrid to look at alternative targets.
Overview
- Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund publicly ruled out any sale of Michael Olise after the club's friendly defeat to Wiesbaden, saying the player will play an important role for the team this season.
- Olise's market value rose sharply after his seven assists at the World Cup, which drew reported interest from Real Madrid and raised speculation about a summer move.
- There has been no public offer from Real Madrid and Bayern have not announced fresh contract terms for Olise despite earlier media reports about a large proposed wage package and high asking price.
- Reporting says Real Madrid have reacted to Bayern's refusal by shifting transfer focus to other forwards, with RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande named as a reported alternative target.
- Bayern's firm stance is likely to reshape early-window transfer plans by forcing Madrid to reallocate resources and by signalling that the German club intends to keep its World Cup standout for the coming season.