Real Madrid Nears Signing of World Cup Star Michael Olise, Mbappe Plays Key Role

Spain. Spanish club Real Madrid is said to be close to signing a world-class player who performed excellently in the last World Cup. It is claimed that France captain Kylian Mbappe played a decisive role in this potential deal. 

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and the club's board are planning to bring in a famous and influential player this summer. After being without a major trophy for two consecutive seasons, the club wants to strengthen the team in a new way.

In this regard, 24-year-old Michael Olise has become one of the club's primary targets. Olise, who plays on the right wing, is also reportedly interested in joining Real Madrid. In the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Olise became the player with the most assists in the tournament, providing seven assists. He had also spent an excellent season with Bayern Munich before that. He scored 22 goals and provided 31 assists in 52 matches.

It is his performance that has garnered praise at the Santiago Bernabeu. Real Madrid is preparing to accelerate the process of signing the London-born winger, who has a contract with Bayern until June 2029.

According to French media Foot Mercato, Olise is very interested in moving to Real Madrid. There, he will have the opportunity to reunite with Aurelien Tchouameni and Kylian Mbappe, with whom he played together in the World Cup.

According to reports, Mbappe has played an important role in the deal, urging Olise to believe in Real Madrid's long-term project. According to German newspaper Bild, Olise expressed his desire to move to Real Madrid with his French teammates during the World Cup. The advice and inspiration given by captain Mbappe during that time further influenced him.

Throughout the tournament, Mbappe tried to convince his close friend Olise to join Real Madrid. He assured him that the club was serious about signing him and also shared positive experiences about the lifestyle, restaurants, and weather in Madrid.

There are also signs that Mbappe's efforts have been successful. He informed Real Madrid president Florentino Perez that positive feedback had been received from Olise.

According to reports, Olise has some doubts about the possibility of winning the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich. He believes he can present his talent more effectively at Real Madrid's Bernabeu.

However, before making a final decision, he plans to discuss with Bayern Munich's management. In that meeting, he will understand the club's long-term plans, strategy to maintain competitiveness in the Champions League, and goals for the upcoming season. The discussion is expected to be decisive in determining his future in Bavaria.