Olise emerges as Mbappé's replacement

The French winger of Bayern Munich, who is still not renewing with the German team, is going to take a step forward in his footballing status

Mario Roldán Martínez | 16 Oct 2026 | 16.10
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<p>Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé, with the French national team / Getty Images</p>
<p>Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé, with the French national team / Getty Images</p>

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Michael Olise, a 24-year-old French winger from Bayern Munich, has reportedly struck a lucrative deal with Nike to become one of the main faces of their football boots. According to Footy Headlines, this move comes after Kylian Mbappé ended his relationship with the American brand and signed with the Swiss company On in September 2026. This agreement occurs amidst negotiations for Mbappé's contract extension, while the Real Madrid transfer market works to reunite the two French players in the attack.

The potential deal positions Olise as the commercial successor to Mbappé in Nike's strategy, not as a sporting replacement at Real Madrid. The financial terms of the contract have not been disclosed, and the information comes exclusively from Footy Headlines, also covered by international sports media.

Real Madrid: Nike seeks a new figure following Mbappé's departure

Mbappé's departure marks the end of a nearly 20-year relationship with Nike. The Frenchman joined On, a Swiss company entering the football boots market in 2027, with undisclosed financial details.

Olise's arrival would allow Nike to strengthen its presence in football with a player from Bayern Munich and the French national team. Nevertheless, the agreement does not imply the attacker will leave Munich or that there is a sporting negotiation with Real Madrid. The news pertains to his footwear sponsorship.

The move also aligns with the manufacturer's interest in reorganizing its catalog. According to Footy Headlines, the brand is set to relaunch the Hypervenom line in 2027 and plans to discontinue the Phantom line, although final details of this transition will be confirmed through official announcements.

Michael Olise and Hypervenom Boots, a Relationship Prior to the Agreement

Olise's selection has a particular backstory: the player had avoided boot sponsorship contracts for several seasons to retain the freedom to choose his footwear. His preference was the Nike Hypervenom Phantom III, a discontinued model he sought online and sometimes custom-designed with the help of artists.

His loyalty to the model reportedly played a role in Nike considering him to lead the new phase of the Hypervenom range. Launched in 2013, the collection was associated withNeymar, contributing to its international visibility. Footy Headlines claims Olise had already tested a prototype of the new version during a training session in June 2026.

The commercial signing holds value for the player as well, transitioning from unsponsored choices to becoming a prominent face of a specific line. However, neither the deal's financial amount nor its duration has been disclosed, so the financial impact remains undisclosed.

What Does this Move Mean for Real Madrid?

For Real Madrid, the news impacts Mbappé's commercial image, not his sporting continuity. The forward remains linked to the club, and his change in sponsor is a personal and business decision, disconnected from any information linking him to an exit from the team.

The next step will be to see if Nike and Olise formally announce the agreement and unveil the new Hypervenom set for 2027. Until then, Mbappé's replacement should be viewed as a sponsorship operation attributed to Footy Headlines, not as a move in Real Madrid's transfer market.

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