Michael Olise could be at the center of one of football’s biggest transfers. According to L’Équipe, the 24-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder aspires to join Real Madrid and play alongside Kylian Mbappé, a desire he reportedly shared with French teammates during the 2026 World Cup.
Olise allegedly conveyed this ambition behind the scenes while with the France national team during the 2026 World Cup, reaching out to teammates like Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni to gain insights into the Spanish club, while Dayot Upamecano made efforts to persuade him to remain in German football.
The German giants view Olise as indispensable and will not entertain offers below €200 million, potentially demanding up to €250 million. Real Madrid is fully aware of Olise’s ambitions and plans to launch an official bid after the World Cup.
To accommodate this historic fee, the Spanish club may even consider selling Vinícius Júnior to balance the books. Given the financial scale involved, this operation could easily make football history.
For now, Olise has one final task. Following a semifinal elimination by Spain, the French national team will return to action to face England in the battle for third place before the midfielder’s transfer saga takes center stage.