Real Madrid denies agreement with Michael Olise, cites Bayern

Real Madrid CF has issued an official statement denying reports that the club had reached an agreement on personal terms with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The Spanish giants also stressed the importance of their institutional relationship with the German club, urging an end to speculation.

Official denial from Real Madrid

In a statement released on [date], Real Madrid said: “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.”

The statement further emphasized the club's commitment to maintaining proper channels when dealing with players under contract with other clubs, particularly those with whom they share a close relationship.

Emphasis on institutional ties

Real Madrid highlighted the long-standing mutual respect and collaboration between the two European powerhouses. “Real Madrid also wishes to highlight the excellent institutional relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich, with whom it shares a long history of mutual respect, collaboration and admiration, and regrets the spread of speculation that does not correspond to reality,” the statement continued.

The club noted that both organizations have historically operated on a foundation of trust, which includes a shared understanding that any potential interest in a player from the other club must first be addressed directly between the entities themselves.

Principles of institutional loyalty

“Both clubs have always maintained a relationship based on trust and mutual respect, which is reflected, among other aspects, in the shared conviction that any potential interest in a player belonging to the other club must be dealt with first between the entities themselves, in accordance with the principles of institutional loyalty that have historically governed the relations between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid,” the statement concluded.

The denial comes after multiple media outlets reported that Real Madrid had agreed personal terms with Olise, who joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace in 2023. The 22-year-old French winger has been linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena, but Real Madrid's statement makes clear that no formal approach has been made.