Real Madrid’s secret play for Michael Olise during the 2026 World Cup cycle
As the French national team prepares to jet off to its Boston base for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (June 11 to July 19), whispers are growing louder in Madrid. Sources close to the Real Madrid camp suggest that Florentino Pérez, the club’s re-elected president, is quietly exploring a bold move: a €150 million bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise. The catch? The Bayern Munich, his current club, has already dismissed the idea outright.
