Kylian Mbappe has taken an active role in Real Madrid's pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, reportedly speaking directly to club president Florentino Perez about the potential transfer, according to SPORT BILD. The French captain spent much of the 2026 FIFA World Cup encouraging his international teammate to consider a move to the Santiago Bernabeu, believing the pair could form a formidable partnership at the Spanish club.
Mbappe Convinces Olise During World Cup
SPORT BILD reports that Mbappe repeatedly spoke with Olise during the tournament, explaining how well they could complement each other in Carlo Ancelotti's side. Mbappe assured Olise that Real Madrid "need and want" him, while highlighting the lifestyle in Madrid, including its warm climate, restaurants, and overall atmosphere. After France's semifinal defeat to Spain, Mbappe informed Perez that Olise had given positive signals about making the move.
Olise, 24, has reportedly spent time evaluating his future following France's World Cup campaign and has already informed several teammates of his desire to join the Spanish giants. While he is yet to hold formal discussions with Bayern Munich over his future, he has been in regular contact with Mbappe throughout the tournament.
Champions League Ambition Drives Interest
The report suggests Olise's biggest motivation is winning the UEFA Champions League. Following France's disappointing World Cup exit, the winger is determined to lift Europe's biggest club trophy and believes his chances are greater at Real Madrid than at Bayern Munich. Despite the reported interest, Real Madrid have yet to make any formal approach to either the player or his representatives.
SPORT BILD also notes that Perez and Bayern president Herbert Hainer reached an understanding earlier this year that neither club would pursue each other's players without first informing the other. Bayern Munich are preparing a lucrative new contract in a bid to keep Olise, adding complexity to the transfer saga.
Mbappe's Record-Breaking World Cup
Mbappe enjoyed another record-breaking FIFA World Cup campaign, finishing as the tournament's top scorer with 10 goals, per Marca. He became the first footballer to win back-to-back Golden Boot awards, ahead of Lionel Messi, who ended the competition with eight goals after Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final. Mbappe's tally ranks among the highest single-tournament scoring totals in World Cup history, further strengthening his reputation as one of football's elite forwards.
Neither Real Madrid nor Bayern Munich has officially commented on the speculation, but the report adds an intriguing chapter to what is shaping up to be one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer.
