Bayern Munich chief addresses Michael Olise’s future amid Real Madrid interest: ‘I’m very confident’

Bayern Munich chief addresses Michael Olise’s future amid Real Madrid interest: ‘I’m very confident’ Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of Bayern Munich superstar Michael Olise, with the Frenchman linked with a move last summer. Los Blancos eventually settled on a move for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after it emerged that Bayern Munich had no intention of selling Olise. The German giants are increasingly confident that the French winger will commit his long-term future to the Bavarian club. Bayern supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has publicly expressed his optimism about keeping Olise and Harry Kane at the club. Bayern confident of keeping Olise Speaking to Ran SPORT via Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano , Rummenigge sent a clear message to Real Madrid. “Both of them intend to stay at Bayern for a long time,” Rummenigge said. “I hope, and I’m also very confident, that Harry will extend his contract soon. And that Michael will be next.” “I would like to see him stay at Bayern for many more years,” he added. Michael Olise has been a long-term target of Real Madrid. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) His comments represent a clear indication of Bayern’s intentions, even if Olise has not yet agreed to a new contract. The 24-year-old remains an important figure in Bayern’s plans, and the German club understandably want to protect one of their most valuable attacking players from interest elsewhere. Real Madrid face a difficult transfer decision Olise seems quite happy to stay at Bayern Munich, with Los Blancos the only club that could potentially change his mind. It was reported earlier that the Frenchman could consider extending his contract with the Bundesliga club unless Madrid make a concrete move. That leaves the Spanish giants facing a familiar dilemma: act decisively to establish serious interest or risk watching another potential target become increasingly difficult to sign. Bayern’s desire to secure Olise’s future also means Madrid cannot wait too long before making a definitive decision. Madrid must decide whether Olise is worth disrupting their plans The more important question is whether Madrid actually need to make Olise a priority. Mourinho already has several attacking options, including Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler and summer arrival Diomande. Real Madrid already have an exceptional attack at Mourinho’s disposal. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Adding another expensive winger would require careful consideration of playing time and tactical balance. Olise’s creativity, close control and ability to create chances from the right would undoubtedly offer something different. He could give Madrid another player capable of breaking down deep defensive blocks without relying entirely on individual runs. However, there is no doubt that this would be an extremely difficult transfer operation for Madrid should they decide to go down this route. If Mourinho believes Olise is the missing piece in his attacking structure, then the club should go all out, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for the Frenchman.