The situation surrounding 24-year-old Bayern Munich and French international winger Michael Olise has taken a new turn. According to insider Christian Falk, the transfer landscape has shifted significantly after Real Madrid completed a deal for RB Leipzig winger Jan Diomande for €140 million.
Previously, the Madrid side had shown interest in a potential transfer for Olise, but Bayern's hierarchy firmly rejected any advances, stating that the player was not for sale.
With the investment in Diomande, who plays in the same position, and the contract extension for Vinicius Junior, set to remain with the club until 2032, Real's attacking options are now fully stocked. Considering the presence of Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Bernardo Silva, the forward positions are well and truly secured for the Blancos.
Insider Christian Falk commented:
For Bayern, the successful transfer of Diomande to Real is fantastic news. Madrid understood that any direct approach for Olise would be met with a firm 'no' from Munich. Now, Real’s attack is overcrowded.
Opportunity for Liverpool and Bayern's countermeasure
For Liverpool, who are still on the lookout for a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, Real Madrid’s exit from the race is a positive sign. Olise has had an impressive season, amassing 50 goal contributions for club and country.
However, securing a transfer for the Merseysiders is likely to be extremely challenging.
- New contract from Bayern: The Munich club intends to keep the player and is preparing a contract extension proposal.
- Significant salary increase: Olise's current salary stands at €13–15 million before taxes. The new contract is expected to boost his earnings to €20+ million per year, bringing him closer to the income level of Harry Kane (€25 million).
