Real Madrid’s management has begun taking quiet but decisive steps in anticipation of the potential departure of Brazilian star Vinicius Junior, given the uncertainty surrounding his future with the team before the end of the current season.
Several Spanish reports indicate that Vinicius is a likely candidate to leave the Bernabéu during the upcoming transfer window, prompting Florentino Pérez’s administration to open the file on replacements early, to avoid any sudden attacking void.
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Michael Olise enters Real Madrid’s calculations.
According to a report published by Football España, Real Madrid has placed French star Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich player, at the top of their list of candidates to replace Vinicius Junior should he leave.
Reliable German journalist Christian Falk, who is close to the decision-making circles within Bayern Munich, confirmed that Real Madrid has begun closely monitoring the player’s situation, but they will not be the only ones in the race to sign him.
Guardiola competes… and Mbappé puts pressure on
Falk indicated that Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed serious interest in signing Michael Olise, convinced of his considerable technical abilities and his capacity to make a difference in the attacking third.
What’s most intriguing about this situation is that Kylian Mbappé is one of the most prominent supporters of signing Olise. The French star believes that the Bayern Munich player is superior to Vinicius Junior in terms of attacking effectiveness and decisiveness, and he is pushing hard within the corridors of Real Madrid to complete the deal.
Bayern Munich’s stance… and €130 million
Despite the growing interest, Christian Falk emphasized that Bayern Munich is not keen on selling Michael Olise, especially after he became a key player in coach Vincent Kompany’s lineup.
The young French star’s market value is estimated at €130 million, making the deal complex and requiring a substantial financial outlay should any club decide to enter formal negotiations.
Crucial Weeks
The coming period will be crucial in determining Vinicius Junior’s future, as well as the fate of Michael Olise, amidst an anticipated European battle that could ignite the summer transfer market early.
