Real Madrid Target Michael Olise Convinced by Kylian Mbappé as Transfer Race Heats Up
Real Madrid have identified Michael Olise as one of their top priorities for the summer transfer window, and the French winger is reportedly becoming increasingly open to the idea of making the move to the Santiago Bernabéu. According to multiple reports, Kylian Mbappé has played a major role behind the scenes in convincing his France teammate that Real Madrid is the ideal destination for the next stage of his career.
Olise, 24, enjoyed a sensational 2025/26 campaign with Bayern Munich. The former Crystal Palace star established himself as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking players, finishing the season with an outstanding tally of 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions. His impressive form continued at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he finished as the tournament’s leading assist provider with seven assists, further strengthening his reputation as one of the world’s elite creators.
His remarkable performances have naturally attracted the attention of Real Madrid. Although Olise remains under contract with Bayern Munich until June 2029, the Spanish giants are eager to strengthen their attacking options and view him as the perfect addition to José Mourinho’s squad.
As previously reported, Olise is enthusiastic about the possibility of joining Los Blancos. The prospect of reuniting with French international teammates Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni is another factor that makes the move particularly appealing.
According to German outlet Bild, Mbappé has been one of the driving forces behind Olise’s growing interest in Real Madrid. The two players developed an even stronger relationship while representing France during the 2026 World Cup, and the Real Madrid superstar reportedly used that opportunity to speak extensively with his teammate about life at the club.
Mbappé is said to have emphasized how naturally their playing styles complement each other on the pitch. He reportedly told Olise that he could become the missing piece in Real Madrid’s attack and that their chemistry with the French national team could quickly be replicated in Madrid.
Beyond football, Mbappé also shared his personal experience of living in the Spanish capital. He spoke positively about Madrid’s lifestyle, its climate, restaurants, and the overall environment surrounding the club. Just as importantly, he assured Olise that Real Madrid’s hierarchy genuinely wanted to bring him to the Bernabéu and viewed him as a key target for the future.
The conversations appear to have had a significant impact. Reports claim that Mbappé later informed Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez about the positive signals he had received from Olise regarding a potential transfer.
Despite his successful spell at Bayern Munich, Olise is also believed to have some concerns about the club’s ability to consistently compete for the UEFA Champions League title. While Bayern remain one of Europe’s biggest clubs, the French international reportedly believes Real Madrid currently offers a stronger platform to win the continent’s most prestigious competition.
🚨💣 BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé has INFORMED Florentino Pérez that he has managed to CONVINCE Michael Olise to join Real Madrid!
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 22, 2026
Mbappé is PUSHING VERY HARD for Olise to join Real Madrid!
During the World Cup, Mbappé actively COURTED Olise everyday, explaing to him how well the… pic.twitter.com/h812q61qbS
Before making any final decision, however, Olise plans to meet with Bayern Munich’s management to better understand the club’s long-term sporting project. He wants clarity regarding the team’s ambitions, future transfer plans, and its strategy for remaining among Europe’s elite over the coming seasons.
Those discussions could prove decisive. If Bayern can convince Olise that they remain capable of building a Champions League-winning team, they may still persuade him to stay. If not, Real Madrid will be ready to intensify their pursuit, with Kylian Mbappé continuing to act as one of the club’s strongest ambassadors in what is shaping up to be one of the summer’s biggest transfer stories.
