The summer transfer window is always filled with speculation, and Michael Olise’s potential departure from Bayern Munich is no exception. However, the truth behind this move is far more mundane than what the media had initially claimed.
Information about Olise’s departure from his Munich home immediately sparked speculation about his possible arrival at Real Madrid. Various sectors of the international media claimed that the move signaled a definitive change of scenery for the Spanish capital.
The recent news of Michael Olise’s potential departure from Bayern Munich has sent shockwaves through the football world, but it seems the truth behind this move is far from what the media had initially claimed.
However, the information revealed by German newspaper Bild and reported by international stations like Goal and Tribuna.com clarified the actual situation behind Olise’s departure. Far from being an initial deal with Los Blancos, the true reason for the player’s departure is a formal request from his landlord, Jerome Boateng.
The owner of the property is none other than Jerome Boateng, the iconic former Bayern Munich defender and world champion with Germany. Boateng needs to vacate the property completely in order to proceed with its sale.
According to German sources, Boateng bought the property in 2016 for close to 7.4 million euros. As of today, after a steady rise in the German private market, the price of the mansion is around 11.5 million euros, which has already received some formal purchase offers.
The desire to move away from his current home in Grünwald, a luxury residence located in the sought-after area, has sparked speculation about Olise’s future in the German capital.
Olise has been living in this private property located in the sought-after area of Grünwald for the past two years. The location was ideal for the striker’s daily routine as it was only a ten-minute drive away from Bayern Munich’s training facilities.
The property spares no expense when it comes to any amenities or high-end luxury. Its many facilities include a state-of-the-art gym, private cinema room, sauna, jacuzzi, and spectacular outdoor swimming pool, designed for the best comfort of the athlete.
Although the eviction will officially take place at the end of this August, the board of the Bavarian club has no intention of parting with Olise. In Munich, they consider him a strategic and untouchable pillar of the institution’s sports projects in the short and long term.
The German international is reportedly looking for a new home in the Munich metropolitan area, indicating that his transfer to Real Madrid is unlikely to happen this summer.
Interest in Real Madrid in the French international is no secret in the offices of Valdebebas. Olise’s stunning performance at the recent 2026 World Cup drew the attention of the scouting department led by Juni Calafat.
Real Madrid’s management dreamed of pairing Olise with Kylian Mbappé at the forefront of Los Blancos’ attack. Great understanding and power showed when Olise was in the jersey of Les Bleus at the World Cup, getting Real Madrid fans excited for the summer transfer window.
However, Bayern’s top team remain adamant and will not agree to any negotiations for the 24-year-old winger. Barring drastic events before the end of the transfer window, Olise will continue to lead the charge at the Allianz Arena this season.
With this in mind, the French attacker is already looking for a new home in the Munich metropolitan area to deal with his upcoming commitments. Everything indicates that his only trip this summer will be to another district and not to another league.