Overview
- Michael Olise set the single‑tournament FIFA World Cup assists record with seven assists in the tournament’s third‑place match, a performance that markedly increased his profile and transfer value.
- Multiple reports say Olise told close France teammates he wants to join Real Madrid, but he has not publicly forced a move or formally asked Bayern to open talks.
- Bayern Munich insist Olise is not for sale, pointing to his contract through 2029 and public statements from club leaders that they plan to retain him.
- The club is preparing a counterproposal to keep him, with reports of a long‑term extension offering more than €25 million gross per year, while media reporting puts Bayern’s asking price in the €200–€250 million range.
- Real Madrid remain interested but are staying passive and will only make a formal approach if Bayern or the player opens negotiations, a pause that has reportedly created unease in Bayern’s dressing room and could shape the summer window.