Michael Olise has been impressive since the start of the World Cup. With top-notch performances, the French international continues to deliver convincing displays and confirms that he is among the standout players of the tournament. His creativity, technical quality, and ability to make a difference in crucial moments have captivated many observers.
In the end, the 150 million euros announced by Florentino Pérez were intended for Julián Álvarez. However, at the beginning of the 2026 World Cup, the Real Madrid president kept the mystery alive around this player for whom he was ready to make a historic offer. For several days, some Madrid supporters dreamed of another name: Michael Olise.
And it’s fair to say that the French international fully justifies this excitement. Already shining in the colors of Bayern Munich, Olise is having an exceptional World Cup with the French team. A true playmaker for Les Bleus, he has already provided five assists since the start of the tournament, showcasing technical quality, creativity, and precision in his choices that impress observers.
Pérez urged to go big for Olise
In Spain, his performances are obviously not going unnoticed. The Madrid press no longer hides its admiration for the 24-year-old player, making him an ideal target to strengthen Real Madrid’s right flank. Marca was particularly enthusiastic after the last outing of Les Bleus, even stating that they should “sell the Santiago Bernabéu” if necessary to convince Bayern Munich to part with their jewel.
The Spanish daily also highlights Olise’s considerable influence on Kylian Mbappé‘s performance. If the captain of Les Bleus is playing at an exceptional level during this World Cup, it’s also because he benefits from the services of a creator capable of putting him in the best positions. So much so that Ousmane Dembélé’s performances, despite being excellent as well, almost fade into the background as Olise steals the spotlight.
This offensive success of the French team inevitably fuels regrets in Madrid. Many are questioning the differences in Mbappé’s performance between the national team and Real Madrid. For some observers, the explanation is simple: the Frenchman is not surrounded by the same profiles at club level. The arrival of Michael Olise could provide him with that partner capable of creating space, breaking lines, and maximizing his potential.
According to one of the columnists from El Chiringuito, Mbappé has even started trying to convince his teammate to join Real Madrid. This method has been used several times by the Merengues to attract some of their targets. However, this particular case looks set to be quite complicated.
Bayern Munich has made its intentions clear. Its president, Herbert Hainer, stated that Michael Olise is not for sale and even revealed that he had spoken with Madrid officials, who assured him they had not engaged in any discussions with the player and did not wish to fuel the many rumors circulating in the media.
One thing is certain: Florentino Pérez has never hesitated to bet big on World Cup revelations. James Rodríguez and Keylor Navas in 2014 are prime examples. If he was ready to invest 150 million euros for Julián Álvarez, going after Michael Olise would likely require an even bigger investment.
