Real Madrid has publicly dismissed reports linking the club with Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, insisting it has had no contact whatsoever with the player or his representatives despite widespread transfer speculation.
In an official statement released on Saturday, the Spanish giants refuted claims circulating in several media outlets that they were pursuing the French winger.
“Given the information that appeared in various media about an alleged interest of our club for the Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, Real Madrid C.F. wishes to state that it has not had any direct or indirect contact with the aforementioned footballer, his representatives or people around him,” the club said.
Real Madrid further emphasized the strong relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich, noting that both clubs operate with mutual trust and respect when it comes to transfer dealings.
The statement stressed that any potential interest in a player contracted to either club would first be discussed directly between the institutions, in line with what it described as a long-standing tradition of “institutional loyalty.”
The clarification comes amid growing reports linking Olise with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu. The rumours gained traction following reports from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who had referenced Real Madrid’s alleged interest in the former Crystal Palace winger.
Following the club’s statement, football fans flooded social media with reactions ranging from scepticism to humour, with many pointing to Romano’s earlier reports as evidence of the confusion surrounding the saga.
Some users accused sections of the media of fuelling the speculation, while others suggested the denial could be a tactical move, drawing comparisons with previous transfer pursuits involving high-profile stars.
One fan remarked that Real Madrid had issued similar denials before eventually signing Kylian Mbappé, while another suggested the repeated rumours indicated there may still be substance behind the reports.
Olise joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace last season and has quickly emerged as one of Europe’s most highly rated attacking talents, making him a frequent subject of transfer speculation involving top clubs.
For now, however, Real Madrid has firmly distanced itself from any reported pursuit, reiterating that no discussions have taken place with the player or his camp.
The development highlights the intense scrutiny and speculation that continue to surround the European transfer market, where rumours often spread rapidly before any official negotiations are confirmed.