Real Madrid CEO contacted Michael Olise directly in the summer transfer race


Real Madrid is stepping up its pursuit of Michael Olise, not just stopping at tracking and monitoring transfers. The Spanish giants are currently actively preparing for a transfer battle that could become one of the biggest in recent football history, with club executives working behind the scenes to examine the feasibility of a major deal. According to information from Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Madrid Zone), Real Madrid CEO Jose Angel Sanchez actually participated in this activity, contacting directly with the Bayern Munich winger's representatives. The goal is to understand whether Olise is ready to wear the white shirt before the club considers negotiating with Bayern, a much bigger challenge. Before the latest reports emerged, Real Madrid had identified Olise as one of the most prominent players in European football. Sources close to the situation say contacts began months ago, allowing the club to build relationships and gather information while monitoring the winger's development. Those conversations have continued in the background, helping Madrid maintain a direct line of communication around a player seen as a possible Galactico signing. What is especially important in this activity is the participation of Sanchez himself. Real Madrid executives rarely get involved in transfer discussions unless the target is considered strategically important. Therefore, his decision to personally approach Olise's representatives shows that the club sees this French international as a bigger opportunity than just a normal market. While convincing players is an important part of the equation, the real challenge lies elsewhere. Bayern Munich has repeatedly announced that Olise is not available for transfer. The Bundesliga side see him as a key part of their plans and have no intention of weakening the squad by selling one of their most influential stars. However, the final key factor may be the stance of the player himself. If Olise expresses a desire to explore a transfer, Bayern could be forced into a conversation that they are currently less than enthusiastic about. Even so, any negotiations would enter unprecedented territory, as Bayern would demand a figure exceeding the 222 million euros Paris Saint-Germain paid for Neymar in 2017, a deal that still holds the record as the most expensive transfer in football history. The most interesting aspect of this story is not the resistance from Bayern but the persistence of Real Madrid. Los Blancos have no shortage of attacking talent, but the club is still looking for players capable of defining an era rather than simply strengthening the squad, and Olise fits that bill perfectly. Whether Madrid can turn their admiration into a formal offer remains uncertain. What is clear, however, is that this is no longer a transfer rumor based solely on speculation.