Real Madrid denies any contact with Olise to protect itself from FIFA regulations

Real Madrid has publicly denied any contact, direct or indirect, with Michael Olise or his entourage — a rare move for a club that typically maintains silence on transfer rumours.

« In response to information appearing in various media concerning an alleged interest from our club in Bayern Munich player Michael Olise, Real Madrid CF wishes to clarify that it has had no contact, direct or indirect, with said player, his representatives or any person in his entourage », states the official statement from the Spanish club.

The move is primarily legal in nature. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Merengues are seeking to protect themselves against a potential complaint from Bayern Munich by invoking Article 18 of FIFA’s transfer regulations, which prohibits any club from contacting a player under contract without prior authorisation from his employer. By acting preemptively, Madrid prevents any potential disciplinary proceedings.

Crucial nuance: the statement does not deny sporting interest in the French international; it merely affirms the absence of official discussions. The Olise file therefore remains open. The 23-year-old winger, who arrived at Bayern Munich in summer 2024 from Crystal Palace for approximately 50 million euros, quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most attractive recruits, which explains the attention he receives from top clubs.

This unusual public statement illustrates the growing complexity of the transfer market, where institutional communication has become a tool for managing regulatory risk as much as a signal sent to competitors.