Real Madrid keep Michael Olise interest alive with help from France team-mates

Real Madrid have not abandoned their pursuit of Michael Olise, despite Bayern Munich previously insisting that even an offer worth more than €500m would not be enough to convince them to sell the France international.

Olise is enjoying an impressive season with Bayern, but his long-term future at the German club remains uncertain. French outlet GFFN, citing L’Equipe, reports that Real Madrid’s interest in the 24-year-old has not diminished.

Bayern told Real Madrid last summer that they would reject any bid exceeding €500m if it was intended to secure Olise’s departure. The attacking midfielder’s current contract runs until 2029, and Bayern are expected to step up their efforts to extend the deal in the coming days.

However, Olise remains a target for Real Madrid, with several of his France team-mates understood to be reminding him of the appeal of a move to the Spanish capital.

When Olise joins up with the national team, players including Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahima Konate and Eduardo Camavinga are said to make a point of telling him that the Santiago Bernabeu is a wonderful place to play football.

According to L’Equipe, Bayern’s failure to agree a new contract with Olise could make him available in next summer’s transfer market for a fee significantly below €500m. That possibility would give Real Madrid a renewed opportunity to pursue the player.

Olise also impressed for France at the 2026 World Cup, helping Les Bleus finish fourth. His performances have been matched by a strong return at club level this season.

He has made 15 appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists.