Overview
- Mid-July coverage split between L'Équipe, which says Michael Olise told teammates he wants to leave Bayern for Real Madrid, and Sky Sport Germany, which reports he told Bayern directors he wants to stay.
- Bayern president Herbert Hainer has publicly ruled out selling Olise and the club says it views him as a key player with no release clause on a contract that runs to 2029.
- German reports say Bayern are preparing an improved, longer deal that could extend Olise to 2031 and raise his wages to secure his future at the club.
- L'Équipe additionally reports Olise spoke with French teammates about Madrid and that teammate Dayot Upamecano has tried to persuade him to remain, while Real Madrid are said to be monitoring the situation for talks after the World Cup.
- The immediate next steps are clear: clubs and agents will likely seek clarity once the World Cup ends and the summer window opens, with Bayern’s firm stance and Olise’s contract the main obstacles to any transfer.