Michael Olise has established himself as one of the world’s most sought-after players after another exceptional campaign.
Michael Olise has reportedly informed those close to him that he wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid this summer.
The France international has just returned from the World Cup and is now focused on deciding his next move after enjoying the best season of his career, scoring 22 goals for Bayern.
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The winger is under contract at the Allianz Arena until 2029, but Real Madrid’s interest has reportedly turned his head.
Michael Olise is said to view Real Madrid as the ideal next step in his career, despite interest from Liverpool, who are searching for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.
According to Sport Bild, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has played a key role in encouraging his international teammate to move to Spain.
During the World Cup, Mbappe highlighted how well the pair could combine at club level and explained why Madrid would be the perfect destination.
Following France’s semi-final defeat, Mbappe is said to have informed Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez that Olise had given positive signals about a potential transfer.
Olise’s main motivation is winning the Champions League, with the 24-year-old believing his chances of lifting the trophy are greater at Real Madrid. However, Bayern Munich have no intention of selling and remain confident of keeping him.
The German champions are also planning talks with Olise after his World Cup break, with discussions expected over a new contract and a significant salary increase. His current deal runs until 2029 and includes no release clause.
Bayern are considering increasing Olise’s annual salary from around €14million to approximately €25million. That would make him one of the highest-paid players in Europe.
Real Madrid have not yet made an official approach, with Pérez and Bayern president Herbert Hainer maintaining an agreement that neither club will pursue each other’s players without first informing the other.
Olise is now expected to hold talks with Bayern’s hierarchy to understand their ambitions and plans for competing at the highest level. His future could depend on how convincing those discussions prove to be.
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