Michael Olise, the 24-year-old attacking midfielder, is currently making waves in his debut World Cup campaign with the French national team. His electrifying performances, both for Les Bleus and with Bayern Munich, where he remains under contract until June 2029, have certainly captured significant attention. However, this long-term commitment doesn’t seem to deter Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, who, according to football analyst Roberto Gomez, is reportedly eyeing a historic transfer operation for Olise.
The World Cup has been in full swing for ten days now, with all 48 participating nations having completed at least their opening fixtures, and some already through their second group stage matches. The French national team aims to continue its winning streak, which began with a decisive 3-1 victory over Senegal at MetLife Stadium last Tuesday. Tonight, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Les Bleus are set to face Iraq, and if recent indications hold true, Michael Olise is expected to once again feature in Didier Deschamps’ starting eleven.
“real madrid knows that if they want olise, they will have to pay at least 222 million euros”
Michael Olise has been a standout performer, providing a crucial assist for Kylian Mbappé against the Lions of Teranga, following an impressive hat-trick in a 3-1 pre-World Cup 2026 friendly against Northern Ireland on the American continent. Unsurprisingly, his name has been strongly linked with Real Madrid in recent days. His potential acquisition was even a talking point during the club’s presidential elections prior to Florentino Pérez’s re-election. Despite Bayern Munich’s firm public and private stance against selling Olise, the 24-year-old right winger for Les Bleus remains a top target for the Madrid board, potentially culminating in a record-breaking deal, as highlighted by Roberto Gomez. “The only thing I’ve stated, and I reiterate it here, is that the player Real Madrid desires is Olise, and Real Madrid understands that if they wish to acquire Olise, they will need to disburse at least 222 million euros,” Gomez affirmed. This astronomical figure is reminiscent of Neymar’s sensational transfer fee from Barcelona to PSG in 2017.
“i don’t know how long it will take, because in some cases, like kylian’s, it took a while”
“The flagship player, the star, the ‘galactico,’ whatever term one chooses, that Florentino Pérez is determined to sign, is Olise. Florentino never makes a mistake. I cannot predict how long this process will take, as in certain instances, such as with Kylian, it required considerable time… But yes, Florentino Pérez’s ultimate objective is Olise,” the journalist concluded in an interview with Radio Marca. The unfolding saga surrounding Michael Olise’s future will undoubtedly be a key focus in the coming weeks, with the summer transfer window slated to close on September 1st.
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