Beyond the denial of interest in Olise, Real Madrid were keen to emphasise the historical professional bond they share with the Bavarian giants. The two clubs have a long-standing tradition of dealing with one another in a professional manner, and Madrid were quick to point out that they would never attempt to bypass official channels when inquiring about a player. While Madrid generally remain tight-lipped on transfers, they have occasionally released statements denying reports of contact with players at other clubs, such as with Kylian Mbappe in 2023, a year before his high-profile switch to the Bernabeu.
"Real Madrid would also like to highlight the excellent institutional relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich, with whom it shares a long history of mutual respect, cooperation and admiration, and regrets the circulation of speculation that does not reflect reality," the club added.