While Michael Olise continues to shine for Bayern Munich and the France national team, his younger brother Richard Olise is searching for a new club. Chelsea have officially confirmed the departure of the 20-year-old defender as part of a major academy restructuring, bringing an emotional 11-year spell at Stamford Bridge to an end without a senior competitive appearance.
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez's €150 million bid for a "superstar on a par with Cristiano Ronaldo" was in fact aimed at Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.
Kylian Mbappe has gone three straight matches without a goal for France, but Didier Deschamps is not concerned ahead of the World Cup. The Real Madrid forward joked that he is saving his finishing touch for the tournament, while Michael Olise stole the show with a hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland.
Bayern Munich have issued a definitive hands-off warning to Real Madrid regarding mounting transfer speculation surrounding Michael Olise. The Bundesliga giants have firmly maintained they have no intention of selling their prized French international winger, vowing to swiftly reject any formal approach orchestrated by Los Blancos this summer.
Thomas Tuchel has no shortage of world-class talent to choose from within England's squad for the 2026 World Cup. But while the presence of players such as Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice mean that the Tuchel's team are among the favourites, it's worth imagining a world where every England-eligible player at the tournament opted to represent the Three Lions.
Michael Olise scored three and France overcame a brief scare from Northern Ireland to wrap up their pre-World Cup friendlies with a comfortable 3-1 win. The Bayern Munich star was effective throughout and good value for his hat-trick as Les Bleus saw off the visitors without really getting out of second gear. It's hard to imagine a better result before France move to the U.S.
Bayern Munich have issued a definitive hands-off warning to Real Madrid following reports that the Spanish giants are preparing a record-breaking move for Michael Olise. The Bundesliga champions have made it clear that their star winger is not for sale at any price, despite Florentino Perez’s ambitious summer plans.
FC Bayern Munich has responded to Real Madrid's reported interest in Michael Olise. FC Barcelona has apparently added Lennart Karl to its scouting list. Latest news and rumours about FCB.
It's so close we can almost taste it. The 2026 World Cup is now just days away, with the best players from around the globe descending on the United States, Mexico and Canada for what promises to be a superb summer of football. While some teams will solely harbour dreams of getting out of the groups, others know that anything other than a trophy parade in late-July will go down as failure. We're set, then, for five-and-a-half weeks of drama, filled with joy and heartbreak in equal measure.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a club-record €150 million bid for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. Florentino Perez is expected to press ahead with the move amid a presidential election battle, while Die Roten remain determined to keep the France international despite growing speculation over his future.
Florentino Pérez has announced a €150 million transfer at Real Madrid. Despite the president's denial, reports indicate that the deal is for Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich.
Rayan Cherki scored a memorable goal, but a much-changed France side couldn't hold onto the lead as they dropped their first World Cup warmup game to the Ivory Coast, 2-1. Manager Didier Deschamps made plenty of changes, yet still named a strong side. Despite some bright moments, Les Bleus weren't able to piece together a complete performance - and were made to pay.
At FC Bayern, Lennart Karl counts no fewer than three teammates as role models—most notably the player whose face the youngster has even etched onto his shin pad.
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