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Bayern CEO says Díaz and Olise will remain at club

Published 29 July 2026

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has firmly dismissed speculation that star wingers Luis Díaz and Michael Olise could leave the club this summer, stating both players are central to the team's future. Dreesen made the comments during a press club event in Munich on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, directly addressing persistent transfer rumors.

The CEO explicitly rejected reports linking Olise with a move to Real Madrid, stating there had been "zero" contact from the Spanish club and "not a single letter, fax or email either." He said Olise would "obviously" be at Bayern for the upcoming season. Regarding Luis Díaz, who has been subject to speculation about a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, Dreesen said "the same applies there - no calls, nothing else." He emphasized that selling either player would be a foolish move for the club. "We have such a good team. Let them play and score goals," Dreesen said.

Both players are under long-term contracts with Bayern, with deals running until 2029. Díaz joined the club in 2025, while Olise arrived in 2024. The pair were key figures in Bayern's most recent Bundesliga title win, with Dreesen noting they were two of only three players in the...

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