Real Madrid CEO Jose Sanchez contacts Michael Olise

Real Madrid chief executive Jose Angel Sanchez has personally reached out to Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise’s representatives to gauge the French international’s willingness to join Los Blancos before the club begins formal negotiations with Bayern, sources close to the Spanish giants say.

Long before the recent reports, Real Madrid had already marked Olise as one of the standout performers in European football. Sources close to the situation say contacts with his camp were initiated months ago, allowing the club to build relationships and monitor his development.

Sanchez’s direct involvement is unusual, as the Real Madrid chief executive rarely steps into transfer discussions. His decision to approach Olise’s representatives personally signals that the club regards the French international as strategically important.

Bayern Munich have repeatedly communicated that Olise is not available for transfer. The Bundesliga champions view him as a cornerstone of their project and are reluctant to weaken the squad.

If negotiations were to start, Bayern would likely demand a fee that exceeds the €222 million Bayern paid for Neymar in 2017, the most expensive transfer in football history. That benchmark underscores the financial magnitude the Spanish side may have to meet.

Real Madrid’s persistence reflects their desire for a Galactico‑level signing rather than merely adding depth. The involvement of the club’s top executive suggests the pursuit has moved beyond speculation toward concrete planning. Whether the club will translate this groundwork into a formal offer remains to be seen.