Florentino Perez has put a 150 million euro question in the middle Real Madrid presidential election, and the answer may be closer Bayern Munich but he has admitted publicly.
The Real Madrid president has promised to launch a huge bid for “galactico” if he wins re-election, which immediately sparked speculation about who could be the company’s next marquee acquisition.
Perez has tried to narrow the field, insisting the player does not play in the Premier League and officially ruling out several names, including Erling Haaland and Michael Olísa. But reports in England suggest the denial may have been part of the strategy.
The Telegraph and The Guardian have both reported that people nearby Perez believe Olisa is the player behind the proposed bid, despite a public attempt to distance Real Madrid from the Bayern Munich striker.
That would make the position one of the most intriguing transfer stories of the summer. Olisa has quickly become a key player for Bayern from departure Crystal Palaceand his contract runs until 2029.
Bayern no need to sell, and honorary president Uli Hoeness has previously indicated that the club would not consider letting him go for anything less than €200 million.
even so, Perez is reportedly willing to test Bayernis decided with a 150 million euro offer, a figure that would make instantly Olisa one of the most expensive players in football history.
Why Olise fits the Real Madrid plan
The appeal is obvious. Olisa is sharp-footed, technically sharp, creative in tight spaces and dangerous in transition. His ability to play from the right while drifting inside would provide Real Madrid another high-level attacking weapon and a different profile to their current strikers.
Reports have also claimed Perez became particularly fond of Olisa in the quarter finals of the Champions League against Bayern Real Madrid. The winger’s composure and threat in big games are said to have strengthened the belief that he could succeed at the Bernabeu.
There is another layer to the story. Jose Mourinhowhich has been strongly associated with the return to Real Madridis reportedly a fan Olisa and sees him as a strong fit for the system he would like to build.
If Mourinho comes back OlisaHis clarity, decision-making and ability to carry the ball at speed would make him a natural target for a team looking to become more ruthless in transition.
Why Bayern can refuse to negotiate
The problem for Real Madrid is it Bayern are in a strong position. Olise is on a long contract, has quickly become central to the club’s mission and is expected to receive an improved salary.
BayernAccording to reports, the position has been decided: Olisa is not for sale, even at 150 million euros. It would be a big statement to turn down that kind of money, but it would also show how much the German club value him.
Joao Neves of Paris Saint-Germain has also been mentioned as a possible target, but the strongest speculation about Perezthe mystery message keeps coming back to Olisa.
for now, Perez has kept the football world guessing. But if the reports are correct, the mystery “galactico” may already be hiding in plain sight.