Mbappé Convinces Olise to Join Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé spent much of the World Cup talking to Michael Olise every day and has told Florentino Pérez he's convinced his friend to sign for Real Madrid. Olise's numbers at Bayern Munich show exactly why he's so coveted.
Mbappé Delivers the News to Pérez: "I've Convinced Olise"
A striking development has emerged in Real Madrid's transfer plans. According to BILD, Kylian Mbappé has told Florentino Pérez that he's successfully convinced Michael Olise to sign for Real Madrid this summer.
Mbappé reportedly spent much of the World Cup talking to Olise, pushing hard for his friend to join Real Madrid. He's said to have spoken to Olise every day throughout the tournament, telling him Real Madrid needed him to win the Champions League and that the two could form an incredible partnership on the pitch. Mbappé also reportedly spoke highly of life in Madrid, praising the city's restaurants and climate.
The Numbers Behind Olise: Why Bayern's Star Is So Coveted
According to StatsLook data, Olise made 45 appearances for Bayern Munich in 2025/2026, delivering an extraordinary 20 goals and 25 assists — 45 goal involvements in total. His average rating of 7.78 placed him in the top 1% at his position — not just a good season, but one of the finest performances in the entire league.
Digging into his per-90 numbers, Olise ranks 1st among Bundesliga right wingers in assists (0.66 per 90). He also tops the league in expected goals (0.40 xG per 90) and key passes (3.05 per 90) — a triple crown that shows he's one of the most complete players in the league, combining finishing, playmaking, and creativity in one package.
He also leads the league in successful dribbles (2.91 per 90) and total touches (87.32 per 90), confirming his elite level of ball-carrying and game control. Even defensively, he ranks 2nd in duels won (6.33 per 90) — showing a well-rounded profile that extends beyond pure attacking output.
What This Means for Real Madrid
The numbers make it clear why Mbappé has been pushing so hard: Olise ranks near the top of nearly every category among Bundesliga right wingers, combining elite goal and assist production with genuine creativity — a rare profile. A partnership with Mbappé could give Real Madrid's attack a major boost in both finishing and playmaking.
This article is based on reporting from BILD. Statistics sourced from the StatsLook database.
