With a standout performance at the start of the World Cup, Michael Olise is proving he is in peak form and emerging as the technical leader of the French national team. His electrifying displays have naturally caught the attention of Europe’s elite clubs, particularly Real Madrid, which was reportedly eyeing the former Crystal Palace winger as a potential record-breaking signing. Yet behind the scenes, a private agreement between club presidents could bring this high-profile transfer to a halt.
Behind the scenes: a presidential pact
A prominent German journalist has shed light on an unusual arrangement between two of Europe’s football powerhouses. According to Christian Falk, an agreement between Florentino Pérez, president of Real Madrid, and Herbert Hainer, his counterpart at Bayern Munich, effectively blocks any potential move for Olise this summer. The pact, described as a “presidential pact,” was reportedly discussed during private dinners between the two leaders in Madrid and Munich during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final stages.
No room for maneuver, even for record bids
Falk emphasizes that Real Madrid understands the situation clearly: the Spanish club has no intention—or realistic chance—of signing Olise, regardless of the financial offer. “At this point, Real Madrid knows there is no possibility, even if they were to table an offer of €300 million,” he explains. The German reporter adds that the Spanish side is prepared to wait if Bayern München remains unwilling to part with their star player. And with Olise under contract at Bayern until 2029, there’s no immediate pressure from the player’s side either. His future remains secure, and the transfer speculation may soon fade into the background.
