Makelele urges Perez to sign Bayern winger Olise for Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele told Marca on July 15, 2026 that he urged club president Florentino Perez to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, saying Olise would be the one player to target if the club could only afford one signing this summer. Makelele praised Olise’s talent, freedom, quality and efficiency, saying his absence on the pitch is felt. Olise has been linked with a move to Real Madrid ahead of the 2026‑27 season under new manager Jose Mourinho, though the club has not confirmed any interest.
For Nigerian football fans, the story highlights a player with French international status who is regularly linked with a move to one of the world’s biggest clubs, and whose potential arrival could signal Mourinho’s intent to rebuild Real Madrid around creative wingers. It also feeds into the broader conversation about the summer transfer market, where clubs are weighing limited budgets against high‑impact signings. A move to Real Madrid would raise Olise’s profile further and could influence how other European clubs view African‑eligible talent.
Watch for official announcements from Real Madrid or Bayern Munich as the transfer window progresses. If Olise does move, his style of play could affect how Madrid sets up tactically under Mourinho. For fans tracking Nigerian‑eligible players abroad, this is a storyline to follow, though nothing is confirmed yet.