Real Madrid weigh record €165M bid for Bayern’s Olise

Real Madrid Weigh Record €165 Million Bid for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise

Real Madrid are preparing to test Bayern Munich with a bid of between €160 million and €165 million for winger Michael Olise, a move that would shatter the Spanish club’s all-time transfer record, according to German journalist Christian Falk of Bild.yahoo

The reported pursuit follows Olise’s starring role in Bayern’s 2-1 Champions League quarterfinal first-leg victory at the Santiago Bernabéu on April 7, a result that left Real Madrid needing to overturn a deficit ahead of the second leg in Munich on April 15. The 24-year-old French international has been one of the standout performers in European football this season, registering 11 goals and 18 assists in the Bundesliga alone.sportbusy

A Record-Smashing Offer

According to Falk, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is personally driving the club’s interest in Olise, with a formal approach expected ahead of the summer transfer window. If completed at the reported figures, the deal would comfortably surpass the €115 million initial fee Real Madrid paid Chelsea for Eden Hazard in 2019, which remains the club’s record outlay.worldsoccertalk

Liverpool have also been linked with Olise, but Real Madrid’s financial muscle and the lure of the Bernabéu could give them an edge in any bidding war.goal

Bayern Dig In

Despite the eye-catching numbers, Bayern Munich have shown no willingness to negotiate. Sporting director Max Eberl has made clear the club will not entertain offers for Olise regardless of the sum, with Fabrizio Romano confirming Bayern’s firm stance.goal

Olise is contracted at the Allianz Arena until 2029, and his deal contains no release clause, giving Bayern complete leverage over any discussions. The club’s position means Real Madrid would need to negotiate directly with a seller that has publicly stated it would reject bids even in the range of €200 million.yahoo

Whether that resolve holds through what promises to be an intense summer remains to be seen — particularly if Olise continues to deliver performances like the one that caught Pérez’s eye in Madrid earlier this week.