Real Madrid’s Perez Told Bayern’s President ‘You’ll Have to Sell Olise to Me’ During a Handshake

Florentino Perez turned a university graduation ceremony into a transfer negotiation. Or at least he tried to.

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer was at the Santiago Bernabeu as a guest for Real Madrid’s graduation event. It was supposed to be a purely institutional visit. No sporting agenda. But apparently Perez couldn’t help himself.

According to El Chiringuito TV, the two executives had a brief exchange that veered from polite pleasantries straight into transfer territory. Perez reportedly looked at Hainer and said, In the end, you will have to sell Olise to me.

Was it a joke? A power move? A bit of both? The answer depends on who you ask. But it tells you everything about how Real Madrid operate. There are no off days when you’re chasing a player you want.

Why Real Madrid keeps circling back to Olise

Michael Olise has been on Real Madrid’s radar for a while now. The French winger fits the profile they’ve been chasing for years. He’s got pace, he’s comfortable taking defenders on one-on-one, and his decision-making in the final third is consistently sharp. The idea of pairing him with Kylian Mbappe on the wings is the kind of thing that keeps opposition defenders up at night.

Real Madrid haven’t had real continuity on the right flank for a few seasons. Rodrygo can play there but he’s floated between positions. Olise would be a more natural fit. And the club sees him as more than just a squad player. They’ve talked about him internally as a potential Galactico signing, which is a label they don’t throw around casually.

Both sides say there’s nothing going on

Here’s the thing though. Publicly, neither club is confirming any of this. Bayern has been consistent in saying Olise isn’t for sale. They see him as a key part of their project, not a piece they’re looking to move. Real Madrid, for their part, have downplayed reports of an active pursuit. No formal talks. No offers. Nothing concrete.

But that hasn’t stopped the chatter. And Perez’s comment to Hainer, whether serious or sarcastic, keeps the story alive. It’s a reminder that the lines between institutional visits and transfer business are blurry when Perez is involved.

For now Bayern holds the cards. Olise is under contract and the German champions aren’t under pressure to sell. But Real Madrid have a habit of waiting. They’ve let deals breathe for years before finally pulling the trigger. This one might take time. Or it might go nowhere. But Perez has made his intentions clear enough. Even if he was just making conversation.