Real Madrid President Pérez Pledges €150M for Mystery Star in Re-Election Bid
Florentino Pérez, campaigning for re-election as Real Madrid president, announced a record €150 million offer for a world-class player, described as a "galactic" signing akin to Cristiano Ronaldo. Spanish media identified PSG midfielders Vitinha and João Neves as targets, but PSG swiftly rejected any sale, calling it a Real Madrid tactic. The pledge is seen as a campaign move ahead of the June 7, 2026 election, with rival candidate Enrique Riquelme also making promises.
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Real Madrid: Where Is the Famous €150 Million Recruit?
On June 9, 2026, Foot Mercato reports that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced on a TV show last Thursday that he would make a €150 million offer on Tuesday to recruit a top player from a Champions League team. However, as of publication, no offer has been made public, and the player's identity remains a mystery. Speculation has centered on Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, but Bayern insists he is not for sale. Other names include Paris Saint-Germain's Vitinha and João Neves, Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, and Atlético Madrid's Julian Alvarez. Pérez was recently re-elected with 65% of the vote, and the lack of action risks alienating club members, especially as he plans a referendum on selling club shares. The article questions whether Pérez has backtracked due to selling clubs' resistance.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertAS: European Giants Uneasy as Florentino Perez Prepares Record 150 Million Euro Offer
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, re-elected last Sunday, has promised to make a 150 million euro offer for a non-Premier League player (not Olise) on Tuesday, which would be the largest bid in club history. The announcement has caused unease across Europe, with clubs like PSG (Vitinha, Joao Neves), Bayern Munich (Olise, asking 200 million euros), and Atletico Madrid (Julian Alvarez) publicly stating their players are not for sale. Major European media outlets are awaiting the reveal. Additionally, the article reports that Mourinho's arrival, signings of Konate and Dumfries, the return of Nico Paas, and Rudiger's contract extension are expected to be officially announced soon, signaling a new 'Galactico' era.
虎扑 - 足球Real Madrid's £130m Transfer Bid Imminent; Haaland Denied, Olise Targeted
Real Madrid, following Florentino Perez's re-election as president and Jose Mourinho's return as head coach, are preparing a club-record transfer bid of at least £130 million. Despite speculation linking Erling Haaland to the club, Manchester City, Haaland's father, and his agent have all denied any release clause or interest. Perez himself stated Haaland is not the target, hinting at a midfielder who can go forward. Reports indicate the target is Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, though Bayern's president, honorary president, and board member have all publicly declared Olise unsellable, with no price tag making them consider a sale.
Mirror - Transfer NewsBayern Munich Rejects Real Madrid's Interest in Michael Olise
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has publicly responded for the first time to reports that Real Madrid presidential candidate Florentino Pérez plans to make a €150 million offer for winger Michael Olise. Hainer stated that Olise, who has a long-term contract, is not for sale and that Bayern is not a selling club. He added that Pérez can 'save himself the trouble' of making an offer, even for €150 million or more. The article notes that Pérez is leading in Real Madrid's election exit polls and has also been linked to other players like Joao Neves and Vitinha, as well as potential signings Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konaté if he wins.
FútbolReal Madrid's €150 Million Offer Reportedly Targets Michael Olise
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced on the show Horizonte Cuatro that he will make a €150 million offer on Tuesday for a star player, without naming him. He denied it would be Michael Olise, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, or Jérémy Doku, and said the player is not from the Premier League. Early speculation focused on PSG's Vitinha and João Neves, but PSG declared them unsellable. Now, Spanish and English media (AS, The Guardian, The Telegraph) report that the target is actually Bayern Munich's Michael Olise, a 24-year-old attacking midfielder with 42 goals and 54 assists in 107 matches for the Bavarian club. Olise was signed for €53 million in 2024 and has a contract until 2029. Bayern has not yet responded to the potential offer.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertPSG Refuses to Sell Vitinha or João Neves After Real Madrid President's 150 Million Euro Hint
Real Madrid presidential candidate Florentino Pérez stated on the program Horizonte that he plans to make the club's most expensive signing ever, worth 150 million euros. He specified the target is a player from a Champions League club outside the Premier League, ruling out Erling Haaland and Michael Olise. Speculation immediately focused on Paris Saint-Germain's Portuguese midfielders Vitinha and João Neves. However, PSG sources, as reported by Dani Gil of COPE, have bluntly stated that neither player is for sale, even for 150 million euros. Qatari ownership added they have no intention of entering the debate, viewing it as a tactic by Real Madrid. The response effectively dampens expectations of a transfer.
The back page of the internet.PSG Rejects Real Madrid's Interest in Vitinha and João Neves
Real Madrid presidential candidate Florentino Pérez announced a €150 million offer for a top Champions League player, sparking speculation that PSG midfielders Vitinha or João Neves were the targets. Spanish media confirmed the target is a Paris Saint-Germain player, with Vitinha and Neves as leading candidates. However, PSG swiftly responded through Cadena Cope, stating neither player is for sale, even for €150 million. Qatari sources indicated the club will not engage in the debate, viewing it as a Real Madrid tactic. The announcement comes ahead of Real Madrid's presidential election, with Pérez also reportedly securing verbal agreements for Ibrahima Konaté and Denzel Dumfries.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFlorentino Perez Promises Record 150 Million Euro Transfer Ahead of Real Madrid Elections
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, running for re-election in the club's presidential vote on June 7, 2026, has announced he is preparing a record transfer offer of at least 150 million euros. In an interview with Spanish media Horizonte, Perez stated the player is not a Premier League star and ruled out Michael Olise, Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Harry Kane. Spanish newspaper AS reports that three names are being considered: Bayern Munich's Michael Olise (despite Perez's denial), and Paris Saint-Germain midfielders Vitinha and Joao Neves. The announcement is seen as a campaign move, following a rival candidate's claim of signing Haaland, which was denied by the player's camp. Perez's promise aims to secure his position as club president.
Home Football - actualitésSpanish Press: Real Madrid to Offer €150 Million for PSG Star
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez announced he will make a €150 million offer on Tuesday for a mystery player, describing him as a 'galactic' signing comparable to Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaká. Pérez ruled out Premier League players and several specific stars. Spanish media, including AS and Cadena SER, widely report that the target is Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, with João Neves also mentioned as a possibility. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed PSG is the club to watch. However, analysts note PSG is historically reluctant to sell key players to Real Madrid, and Pérez's failure to name the player suggests the deal is not yet finalized.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFlorentino Pérez Announces 150 Million Euro Offer for a World Star in Real Madrid Re-election Bid
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez, campaigning for re-election, announced on the Horizonte Cuatro show that he will make a record 150 million euro offer on Tuesday for a world-class star. The player is not from the Premier League and is not Michael Olise, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, or Jérémy Doku. Pérez described the target as a 'galactic' player of the caliber of Cristiano Ronaldo or Kaká, potentially a midfielder or attacker, and young. The announcement is part of a heated presidential race against Enrique Riquelme, who promised Rodri and Haaland. Pérez also previously promised the arrivals of José Mourinho, Ibrahima Konaté, and Denzel Dumfries. Speculation includes Vitinha, João Neves, or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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