Michael Olise to Real Madrid: a record-breaking 222 million euro transfer in the works?

Michael Olise is currently shining on the world stage during his first World Cup appearance with the France national team. The 24-year-old winger has become a sensation, attracting significant attention for both his international performances and his club form at Bayern Munich. Despite a contract that runs until June 2029 in Germany, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez is reportedly considering a monumental move to bring the talented attacker to the Santiago Bernabéu.

The World Cup is in full swing, providing the 48 participating nations the chance to make their mark. After an impressive 3-1 victory against Sénégal at MetLife Stadium, the France squad is now focused on their second group stage fixture. The Bleus are set to face Irak at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Current indications suggest that Didier Deschamps will once again include Michael Olise in the starting eleven.

Real Madrid targets Olise for a record-shattering 222 million euros

Having provided a key assist for Kylian Mbappé against the Lions of Teranga and netting a hat-trick in a 3-1 preparation match against Northern Ireland, Michael Olise has seen his profile skyrocket. Real Madrid has been monitoring the winger closely, with the club’s leadership identifying him as a primary target. Even though Bayern Munich has expressed a strong desire to keep the player, the Spanish giants are aware that securing his signature would require a historic investment of at least 222 million euros. This amount would match the world-record transfer fee set during Neymar‘s move from Barcelone to PSG.

The new Galactico on the horizon

For Florentino Pérez, Michael Olise represents the ideal “Galactico” signing. The Madrid president is known for his persistence in landing top-tier talent, and while complex negotiations can often take time—as seen with previous high-profile acquisitions—the focus on the French international is absolute. As the summer transfer window nears its conclusion on September 1, all eyes will be on whether this massive deal comes to fruition.