Mbappé Praises Olise Amid Real Madrid Transfer Speculation
The short version
- Michael Olise was linked with Real Madrid over the summer but stayed at Bayern Munich.
- Mbappé told Sport Bild that every club in the world would want Olise, calling him outstanding.
- Mbappé said advising a player to move would be unfair to Bayern, citing his own past transfer rumors at PSG.
- Olise, 24, joined Bayern in 2024 and has three years left on his contract.
Kylian Mbappé called France teammate Michael Olise a player any club would want, but said it would be unfair to Bayern Munich to push for a transfer.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has offered high praise for France teammate Michael Olise, who was the subject of persistent transfer speculation linking him to the Spanish club over the summer. Speaking to Sport Bild, Mbappé said any team in world football would welcome the Bayern Munich winger.
Olise, 24, ultimately remained at Bayern, where he has played since 2024 and remains under contract for three more years. Mbappé was alongside Olise with the France national team while the rumors circulated.
Mbappé said he was aware of the speculation but declined to weigh in on where Olise should play, drawing on his own experience with transfer rumors during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. He added that advising a player to change clubs would be disrespectful and unfair to Bayern, which he described as a great club where Olise can accomplish a lot.
