Real Madrid President Florentino Perez personally calls Bayern Munich to end Olise speculation – No summer move planned

In a dramatic and highly unusual intervention, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has taken the extraordinary step of personally contacting Bayern Munich’s hierarchy to formally inform them that the Spanish giants will not be pursuing Michael Olise this summer, effectively killing one of the transfer window’s most persistent rumors.

According to sources closely monitoring the negotiations, Pérez made the direct call to the Bavarian club to offer a firm, unequivocal assurance: Real Madrid has no intention of triggering the French winger’s release clause, nor do they hold any interest in signing him during the current transfer window. The personal nature of the call—bypassing standard intermediaries and sporting directors—highlights Madrid’s desire to maintain a respectful diplomatic relationship with Bayern, while simultaneously ending the saga to prevent further destabilization of the player.

The Background
The speculation linking Olise to the Santiago Bernabéu gained considerable traction in recent weeks, fueled by the 24-year-old’s stellar reputation as one of Europe’s most electrifying wide forwards. Olise, who joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace last summer for a reported €60 million, had endured an injury-hit debut campaign but showed flashes of the brilliance that made him a top target across the continent. With Madrid’s right-wing position facing an uncertain future (with Rodrygo heavily linked with exits and neither Vinícius Jr. nor Kylian Mbappé playing naturally on that flank), Olise seemed a logical fit.

Strategic Pivot
However, behind-the-scenes sources at the Bernabéu suggest Pérez’s decision to shut down the Olise chase stems from a strategic recalibration of the club’s summer planning. Madrid are reportedly prioritizing the acquisition of Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold to address their long-term right-back needs. Additionally, with the club’s wage bill already saturated by the blockbuster signing of Mbappé last summer, and an eye cast toward a potential marquee striker in 2027, the board has opted against splashing a fee likely north of €70 million for another attacking piece.

Bayern’s Reluctance
For Bayern Munich, the news comes as a massive relief. The German giants have consistently insisted that Olise is part of their long-term project and have no intention of letting him leave after just one season. The direct communication from Pérez removes the lingering cloud of uncertainty that often haunts players who are publicly linked to Real Madrid. It allows sporting director Max Eberl and head coach Vincent Kompany to build their pre-season plans around the former Crystal Palace star without fear of a late hijack.

The quick, decisive nature of this personal call underscores Real Madrid’s new operational philosophy under Pérez—avoiding the prolonged, public transfer sagas that have plagued them in previous years. With his 2026 summer shopping list now visibly narrowing, the Real Madrid president is expected to pivot his immediate focus toward offloading fringe players and finalizing the long-awaited deal for Alexander-Arnold, leaving Olise to focus entirely on wearing Bavarian red for the foreseeable future.