Herbert Hainer (foto: Getty Images)
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has firmly dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with Real Madrid and insists the French star will not be sold.
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Bayern Munich have responded forcefully to growing speculation surrounding Michael Olise and a possible move to Real Madrid.
The message from Bavaria could hardly have been clearer.
According to Bayern president Herbert Hainer, the French international is simply not available, regardless of who comes calling.
Speaking to German newspaper Bild, Hainer addressed reports suggesting that Real Madrid are monitoring one of Bayern's most exciting attacking players.
His answer left little room for interpretation.
"Michael Olise is a Bayern player and has a long-term contract. We are not a selling club. If Florentino Pérez wants to send us an offer, although he has not done so yet, he can save himself the trouble."
The statement is one of the strongest public responses Bayern have made regarding a transfer rumor in recent years.
It also underlines how highly the club rates Olise.
The French winger has quickly established himself as a key figure in Bayern's plans and is viewed as one of the cornerstones of the project being built under coach Vincent Kompany.
After a period in which Bayern lost some of their dominance on the European stage, the club's leadership is determined to build a squad capable of competing for the biggest trophies again.
Olise sits at the heart of those ambitions.
The timing of Hainer's comments is significant.
Florentino Pérez recently secured another term as Real Madrid president, and speculation about future Galáctico-style signings has already intensified.
As often happens in Madrid, links to some of Europe's biggest stars quickly followed.
Bayern, however, appear unwilling even to enter discussions.
Olise has also strengthened his reputation on the international stage.
Before the World Cup, the winger produced one of the standout performances of France's preparations by scoring a hat-trick against Northern Ireland.
His combination of creativity, dribbling ability and finishing has made him one of the most exciting attacking players of his generation.
For Bayern supporters, Hainer's comments will be welcomed as a sign that the club intends to keep its best players rather than cash in on them.
For Real Madrid, if there was genuine interest, the door appears firmly closed.
At least for now, Bayern's position is straightforward: Michael Olise is not going anywhere.