Real Madrid has officially addressed rumors regarding a potential transfer for Michael Olise, denying any contact with the player or his representatives amidst reports of a €200 million bid.
Recent reports from Spain suggested that Real Madrid might be prepared to spend €200 million on Michael Olise, who is currently representing France at the summer's World Cup. According to a report by the Spanish publication MARCA, Olise has emerged as Madrid's primary target.
The MARCA report indicated that while Real Madrid has €150 million available, acquiring Olise from Bayern Munich would likely require a higher bid, possibly exceeding €200 million, with estimates reaching up to €220 million.
In response to the swirling rumors, Real Madrid has issued a statement on their official website refuting the claims. The club clarified that no contact had been made with Olise, his agents, or anyone associated with him.
The statement emphasized that the recent speculation does not reflect reality, and it reiterated the club's strong institutional relationship with Bayern Munich. Real Madrid expressed regret over the dissemination of inaccurate reports.
The official statement read: "In response to reports in various media outlets regarding an alleged interest from our club in Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, Real Madrid CF wishes to state that it has not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned player, his representatives, or anyone in his entourage."
Furthermore, Real Madrid highlighted the longstanding relationship of trust and mutual respect with Bayern Munich, asserting that any potential interest in a player from either club should be addressed directly between the two entities, in line with the principles of institutional loyalty that have historically guided their interactions.
