Bayern CEO dismisses Michael Olise transfer rumours

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with Real Madrid, saying that the France winger is "of course" staying at the Bundesliga and German Cup champions.

Dreesen said on Tuesday at an event in Munich's press club that there has been no approach from Real.

Speculation arose during the recent World Cup, with some reports saying that Olise wanted to move and had sounded out France team-mates Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni who play at the Spanish top side.

Dreesen said it was "astonishing what can be spread when you know what the truth is." Bayern officials had said on previous occasions that Olise was not for sale.

Olise came to Munich in 2024 and has a contract until 2029, reportedly without a release clause. He arrived for €55 million ($63 million) from Crystal Palace while his value has now almost tripled to €150 million.

He has impressed in Munich with 32 goals and 46 assists in 107 Bayern matches. He also had seven France assists at the World Cup.

Olise is on holiday at the moment and like France team-mate Dayot Upamecano and England captain Harry Kane will not return to Bayern until after their Asian tour which runs until August 8.

Bayern start the season with the German Super Cup match on August 22 against Borussia Dortmund. Their first Bundesliga match is six days later against VfB Stuttgart.