Could kylian mbappé influence michael olise’s real madrid move during the world cup?
Could the upcoming World Cup tip the scales for Real Madrid in their pursuit of Michael Olise? As the French national team prepares to depart for their Boston training camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup (scheduled from June 11 to July 19), whispers suggest Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is actively working behind the scenes on a potential deal for Michael Olise. This interest persists despite Bayern Munich’s firm declaration that they are “not sellers.” Crucially, the presence and influence of Real Madrid’s French contingent within the national squad could prove to be a significant factor.
Imagine Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise joining forces at Real Madrid, potentially after sharing a World Cup campaign together for France on American soil. International reports indicate that Real Madrid’s recently re-elected president, Florentino Pérez, is reportedly keen to table a substantial €150 million transfer offer this summer, aiming to secure another “Galáctico” signing. Olise’s name has been circulating widely in the media, prompting Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer to address the speculation directly on Sunday evening. Hainer firmly stated, “Michael Olise is a Bayern Munich player, and he is under a long-term contract. We are not a selling club. If Florentino Pérez intends to make us an offer, which he has not yet done, he can spare himself the effort.”
“it might make olise’s pulse quicken, because it’s still real madrid”
So, what happens next? Will Florentino Pérez abandon his pursuit of Michael Olise following this assertive pushback from his Bayern Munich counterpart? To assume so would be to misunderstand the Real Madrid president’s relentless nature. Moreover, this overture from Madrid is unlikely to leave Michael Olise entirely unmoved, according to analyst Hugo Guillemet. “This move by Florentino Pérez might be partly electioneering, but it’s never insignificant when Real Madrid targets a player, regardless of their current situation. Given Florentino Pérez’s immense ambitions and his grand vision after what have been somewhat disappointing seasons for a club of Real Madrid’s stature, tabling €150 million for Olise might not faze Bayern, but it could certainly make Olise’s pulse quicken, because it’s still Real Madrid.”
“players talk amongst themselves. it could plant a seed in the player’s mind”
Appearing on the “L’Équipe du soir” program on Sunday, the sports journalist elaborated on how spending several weeks competing alongside other French internationals from Real Madrid, such as Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni, could significantly impact the ongoing Olise transfer saga. He emphasized, “This could become a major talking point. With the World Cup approaching, we don’t know what kind of tournament Olise will have. Anything can happen, and players naturally converse amongst themselves. Such interactions might just plant a seed in the player’s mind, potentially transforming this into a prolonged transfer narrative.”