Bayern Munich refuses to sell Michael Olise despite interest from City and Real.

Michael Olise is at the center of one of the biggest transfer sagas this summer, but fans of Manchester City and Real Madrid will have to sit tight: the French international will not be leaving Bayern Munich, at least for now. Despite intense rumors suggesting a lucrative exit for the winger, the Bavarian club has secured the player and does not even want to enter negotiations, even in the face of astronomical offers from the biggest European powerhouses.

Michael Olise, currently representing the French national team at the 2026 World Cup, has been the subject of rampant speculation following an absolutely brilliant season with Bayern Munich. The forward, who made a name for himself in the Bundesliga, finished the 2025/26 season with an impressive 22 goals and 25 assists across all competitions, numbers that have placed him on the radar of giants such as Manchester City and Real Madrid. However, Christian Falk, a German journalist specializing in transfers, has come forward to temper the enthusiasm of English and Spanish officials: “IT’S TRUE: Real Madrid would like to have Michael Olise. But it is not true that they have any chance of signing the Frenchman this summer,” Falk clarified in his CF Bayern Insider column.


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According to the same specialist, there has been no contact between the presidents of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and at this moment, a deal involving Michael Olise is completely out of the question, even if a “crazy” offer were to arise. Bayern Munich is under no pressure to sell, as the player is tied to the club with a long-term contract, which gives them full control over his immediate future. The Bavarian management sees Olise as a key piece in their sporting project and intends to keep him for as long as possible.

Beyond the interest from Real Madrid, Manchester City, currently undergoing a transition following Pep Guardiola’s departure, also sees in Olise a significant reinforcement capable of propelling the team into a new cycle of victories. However, Falk was once again emphatic: “The main issue regarding Olise will be the decision to sign or not a new contract with FC Bayern. Bayern knows that time is on their side if the player does not put pen to paper on a new deal. There will come a time when they will have to talk and decide whether to sell him a year before his contract ends, in order to secure funds to sign a successor,” the journalist explained. For now, the contract is long enough that the club does not have to worry, Falk emphasized: “The winger is playing very well at Bayern and has a five-year contract, so the club still has time to convince him to renew.”

The current scenario shows a Bayern Munich determined to build a winning team around Olise’s talent, betting on his continuity to maintain domestic hegemony and challenge for the Champions League. For Olise, this is the moment of maximum affirmation, after making a name for himself in England with Crystal Palace and now becoming one of the biggest references in European football. The player himself remains focused on the French national team and the preparation for the season, without fueling rumors or external pressures.

In the perspective of the transfer market, Bayern Munich’s refusal to negotiate for Olise represents a cold shower for European rivals, who will have to look for alternatives to strengthen their squads. Real Madrid, which has already heavily invested in young talents, will face the difficult task of finding another player with the immediate impact and versatility of the Frenchman. Manchester City, in turn, continues to search for a big-name player who can fill the gap left by Guardiola and inspire a new offensive dynamic, especially to enhance Erling Haaland, but will have to consider other options.

The future of Michael Olise will continue to be a topic of discussion and speculation, but at this moment Bayern Munich remains firm and unyielding: the winger is non-negotiable. With a dream season and rising value, the destination of the French international seems, for now, to be set in Bavaria. It remains to be seen whether the club can convince him to renew and resist the temptation of a historic transfer next summer. Until then, Olise has everything to continue shining in the Bundesliga and on the European stage, while the giants of world football watch him with heightened attention.

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