Matthaus: 'Practically zero' chance Olise joins Real Madrid this summer

Lothar Matthaus has played down the prospect of Michael Olise moving to Real Madrid, saying he expects Bayern Munich to refuse to negotiate and to tie the winger to a new and improved contract instead.

Olise, 24, has been the subject of mounting speculation about a move to Spain, with reports suggesting he has told France team-mates he would like to join Real Madrid. Bayern's public position, according to the source report, is that the player is not for sale at any price.

Matthaus's verdict

Speaking to BILD, the former Bayern and Germany captain said he could understand the attraction of the Bernabeu but doubted it would translate into a transfer this year. "Personally, I can understand wanting to play for Real Madrid. Every player wants to play for Real Madrid at some point," Matthaus said. "But Bayern won't even entertain any talks. They'll just laugh the headlines off." He added: "I estimate the possibility of Olise playing for Real Madrid next year to be practically zero. I think Bayern will extend his contract and increase his salary."

BILD reports that Bayern are prepared to lift Olise's pay to around €25million a year, a figure of roughly £21.3m annually, or about £410,000 a week. That would represent a significant commitment to a player who has become central to the club's attacking plans.

Olise's rise in numbers

• Joined Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace in 2024 for a reported £60m
• Has 42 goals and 54 assists in 107 appearances across two seasons in Germany
• Won two Bundesliga titles and was named the league's Player of the Season for 2025/26
• Made his senior breakthrough at Reading before a 2021 move to Palace, reportedly worth £8m, where he scored 16 and assisted 25 in 90 games
• Reported to have recorded 53 goal contributions at club level last season

The reported interest from Madrid follows a strong run of form at club level and a prominent role for France, where the source says he registered six assists for his country at the World Cup.

Bayern have not indicated any willingness to sell, and with a contract extension reportedly on the table the initiative appears to rest with the German champions. Any formal approach from Madrid would test that stance, but the signals from Munich point towards the winger staying put beyond the current window.