France's FIFA World Cup 2026 Star Michael Olise Wants To Join Real Madrid

Published 15 July 2026 · sports

France's FIFA World Cup 2026 Star Michael Olise Wants To Join Real Madrid Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 23:03 IST As of now

France's FIFA World Cup 2026 Star Michael Olise Wants To Join Real Madrid Published By, Last Updated: July 15, 2026, 23:03 IST As of now, Bayern Munich's official stance is that the French star is not for sale, and they would instead like to extend his contract. Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid. (Picture Credit: AP) Star France forward Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid. According to a report by reliable football journalist Santi Aouna, the 24-year-old winger/attacking midfielder has decided to join the Madrid giants ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. It is learnt that Olise, who joined Bayern Munich from Premier League club Crystal Palace ahead of the 2024-25 season, believes Real Madrid is the perfect club for his progression. As per the available information, Olise, who has scored 42 goals in 107 matches for Bayern Munich over the last two seasons, will discuss the move with Bayern Munich officials at the end of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.

As of now, Bayern’s official stance is that the French star is not for sale, and they would instead like to extend his contract. However, they are reportedly also in parallel contact with players who could come in as his replacement. 🚨EXCL: ⚪️🇫🇷 #Liga |✍️ Michael Olise veut rejoindre le Real Madrid CET ÉTÉ. 🏆 L’international français estime que c’est le club parfait pour continuer sa progression. 💰 Le Real Madrid souhaite réaliser un transfert record. ❗️Posture officielle du Bayern: Olise est… pic.twitter.com/kvy4PvBZu9 — Santi Aouna (@Santi_J_FM) July 15, 2026 Real Madrid are believed to be long-term admirers of Olise, who won the Bundesliga Player of the Season award for his performances in the 2025-26 season. They are expected to place a bid in excess of €200 million in the coming days to secure Olise’s services and revamp their squad ahead of the start of the new season.

Olise in FIFA World Cup 2026 Olise has been one of the top performers for France in the FIFA World Cup 2026. He has featured in all seven matches played so far by the French team in the ongoing edition and has provided five assists. In France’s Group I opener against Senegal, he set up Kylian Mbappe’s opening goal in the second half. He then provided two assists — one for Mbappe in the 14th minute and another for Ousmane Dembele in the 66th minute — in France’s second Group I match against Iraq. He was unable to make any goal contribution in France’s final group-stage match against Norway, but he provided one assist each for Bradley Barcola and Mbappe in the second half of Les Bleus’ Round of 32 match against Sweden at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on June 30. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Harshit Bisht Senior Sub-editor Harshit Bisht is a sports journalist at CNN-News18, where he has been covering cricket, football, and major sporting events from around the world since July 1, 2024.