Real Madrid eyes Michael Olise amid potential record transfer fee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Real Madrid is pursuing a transfer for Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, having learned of the player's desire to join them. The club must prepare for a significant financial outlay, potentially exceeding €222 million, the record set by Neymar's transfer to PSG. Discussions about Olise have intensified, but Bayern is unlikely to allow his departure easily. Real Madrid reportedly needs to make space in their squad, possibly by selling Vinicius Jr., as they prepare to finalize the potential signing after the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
- •Michael Olise seeks to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid.
- •Bayern may demand over €222 million for the transfer.
- •Real Madrid's current record transfer is Jude Bellingham at €127 million.
- •Vinicius Jr. could be sold to facilitate Olise's transfer.
- •Negotiations expected to proceed after the FIFA World Cup.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid will have to beat football’s all-time record transfer fee to sign Galactico target
"Earlier today, Real Madrid and Florentino Perez took a major step towards their dream signing of the summer – Michael Olise.While the operation itself has not begun and still remains complicated, th...
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