Real Madrid has released an official statement firmly denying any contact with Michael Olise or his representatives, despite widespread transfer speculation linking the Bayern Munich winger to the Spanish giants.
Posting on their official website Saturday, the club clarified that it has not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned footballer, his representatives, or people around him, contrary to reports circulating in various media outlets. The statement specifically addressed rumors of Real Madrid’s alleged interest in Olise, emphasizing that no communication formal or informal had taken place.
The club also highlighted the long-standing relationship of trust and mutual respect between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Both clubs have always maintained a relationship based on trust and mutual respect, which includes the shared belief that any potential interest in a player belonging to the other club should first be discussed directly between the institutions, in accordance with the principles of institutional loyalty that have historically guided relations between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, the statement continued.
This denial follows days of heightened speculation, fueled in part by reports from transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, suggesting Real Madrid’s interest in Olise, who joined Bayern from Crystal Palace last season.
The official statement, which Romano reshared on X, drew a range of reactions from football fans—many of whom responded with skepticism and humor. One user, #anfieeldd, remarked, “This was you btw,” referencing a previous Romano post about Florentino Pérez’s reported plans for Olise. Another, #BlancosBaller, questioned Romano directly: “Ain’t you the one who said Real Madrid contacted him?” Others poked fun at the situation, with #Crown__001 commenting, “Grandpa Perez tried to impress Madrid fans just to win the election,” and #Sirvicksworld01 noting, “Bro, you were among the media,” alluding to Romano’s role in amplifying the rumors.
Some fans defended the club or speculated about its motives. #outcntxtmorocco observed, “The Olise saga continues: Real Madrid want him, then they don’t, then they really want him again, and suddenly they’re not interested… But as they say, no smoke without fire… in the end, they will probably sign him.” Meanwhile, #FunFactsOG drew parallels to past transfer sagas: “Real Madrid releasing a full corporate statement denying interest in a player? We saw this exact script with Kylian Mbappé like three times before he signed. I’m not falling for this institutional loyalty speech, Florentino.”
Ultimately, Real Madrid’s statement underscores the club’s commitment to transparent institutional relations and its efforts to address transfer speculation in an environment where rumors often outpace reality.
