Mbappé’s world cup mission may sway real madrid’s olise transfer pursuit

As the French national team prepares to jet off to Boston for the upcoming 2026 World Cup (June 11-July 19), all eyes are on whether Florentino Pérez, the Real Madrid president, is quietly pushing for a blockbuster deal involving Michael Olise. Despite the Bayern Munich’s firm stance—with club president Herbert Hainer dismissing any transfer talks—sources within Real Madrid suggest a €150 million bid could be on the table this summer. Could the World Cup serve as the perfect stage for Pérez to close this deal?

Real Madrid’s bold move could unsettle Olise—despite Bayern’s defiance

The Bayern Munich leadership has made it clear: Michael Olise is not for sale, and any proposal from Real Madrid would be a waste of effort. Yet, the mere presence of Pérez’s ambitions sends ripples through the transfer market. Sport journalist Hugo Guillemet weighs in on the psychological impact of such an audacious bid. «While Florentino Pérez’s move may seem calculated, it’s far from insignificant when Real Madrid sets its sights on a player, even in their current state. With Pérez’s grand ambitions following two underwhelming seasons, dropping €150 million on Olise might not faze Bayern, but it could very well make Olise pause—because let’s face it, it’s Real Madrid we’re talking about. »

World Cup camaraderie: could Mbappé’s influence tip the scales?

The timing of the World Cup adds another layer of intrigue. Kylian Mbappé, along with fellow Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni, will be competing in the tournament. The potential for off-field conversations could plant seeds in Olise’s mind, as Guillemet highlights. «With the World Cup just around the corner, we don’t yet know what Olise’s role will be. Anything can happen—players talk, ideas spread. A single conversation could turn this into the transfer saga of the season. »