Overview
- Dayot Upamecano told reporters that “he’s staying, he’s staying” after France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay on Sunday, giving a clear player-level rebuttal to transfer talk.
- Bayern have publicly said they do not intend to sell Michael Olise and are reported to be preparing a contract renewal aimed at substantially increasing his pay to deter suitors.
- Real Madrid issued a statement denying any approach for Olise while Spanish outlets have reported an unconfirmed potential offer near €223 million for the winger.
- Olise is contracted to Bayern until 2029 and his rapid rise — including 34 Bundesliga goal involvements in the 2025–26 season — is the main reason top clubs are linked with him.
- The immediate effect is likely continued media speculation but stronger bargaining power for Bayern; the next developments to watch are a formal contract offer from Bayern and any confirmed bid from Madrid.