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Real Madrid rule out Michael Olise move to preserve Bayern Munich relationship – Romano
The sudden pursuit of Yan Diomande by Real Madrid virtually eliminates Michael Olise as an option for the club, and rather anticlimactically so.
After all, the Bayern Munich star was long linked as the club’s marquee signing this summer, especially after his strong performances and synergy with Kylian Mbappe at the FIFA World Cup.
The player reportedly even told his teammates of his desire to join Real Madrid – something that made it finally believable that a transfer was possible.
Just when matters were beginning to heat up, however, Real Madrid entered the race for Diomande, killing the Olise rumours in one shot.
Precious relations to preserve
As reported by Fabrizio Romano earlier today, Real Madrid informed Bayern Munich a few days ago of their stance on the Olise situation and how they did not wish to break bridges with the German giants over one transfer.
Florentino Perez has enjoyed a strong relationship with Bayern Munich over the years and does not wish to break it for Olise. They will thus return to the race only when the Bavarians are open to selling the player.
As matters stand, Olise to Real Madrid is not happening this summer, and it will require a massive turn of events for even talks to begin once more.
Ready for a future operation
The Italian journalist also adds that Real Madrid will be awaiting a call from Bayern Munich at any time in the future, when the Germans confirm that the player can leave.
If at any point such a call arrives and invites a discussion or negotiation, Real Madrid will be there immediately. Their interest in the player has not waned, and it is only the respect for Bayern Munich that is halting progress.
Perez, for his part, loves Olise and still wants to sign the player. He is not currently for sale, but the Real Madrid president will have a keen eye on how his situation evolves over the years in the hope of securing the deal.
In the meantime, Real Madrid are working hard to sign Diomande as a reinforcement for the right wing for next season, and the deal is said to be just a matter of time.
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Bacary Sagna reveals emotional Real Madrid letter after Arsenal injury in 2011: ‘It made me want to come back on the pitch’
Bacary Sagna has revealed how a personal letter from Real Madrid helped him through one of the most difficult periods of his Arsenal career, with the former France international still treasuring the message more than a decade later.
The Spanish giants contacted the defender in 2011 after he fractured his fibula against Tottenham, delivering a gesture that left a lasting impression on the Arsenal star.
Sagna, who joined Arsenal under Arsene Wenger in 2007, had established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent right-backs before the injury interrupted his progress.
The unexpected correspondence, signed by Real Madrid director Emilio Butragueño, gave him a reminder that his performances had attracted attention beyond English football.
How Real Madrid surprised Sagna after his injury
Sagna was enjoying the best football of his career when the injury struck.
Having made more than 150 appearances for Arsenal by the end of the 2010/11 season, he suddenly faced an extended period away from the pitch.
Recalling the circumstances surrounding the letter, Sagna explained how an unusual encounter at Arsenal’s training ground led to an unexpected moment of encouragement.
“I broke my fibula against Tottenham in 2011. I was playing my best football, but unfortunately, I suffered that bad injury.
“One day, right after that happened, I arrived at the training ground, and the receptionist was all flustered. She was looking left and right, all agitated, and whispering to me, “Come here, come with me, please.”
“I was on crutches and everything. I had just arrived, so I was confused. What did she want?
“She closed the door, and she handed me a letter. I opened it, and the letter was from REAL MADRID.
“I looked at it. It said something like, “Dear Bacary, we are saddened to hear about your injury, and we wish you a speedy recovery,” and all that, signed by Emilio Butragueño.”
Why Real Madrid’s letter meant so much to Sagna
The significance of the message was not just an expression of sympathy.
For Sagna, hearing from one of football’s biggest clubs while he was struggling with an injury offered reassurance that his performances were being recognised at the highest level.
The former Arsenal defender described the emotional impact of receiving the letter and how it helped restore his motivation during rehabilitation.
“You have no idea how much that letter meant to me, and how it really moved me. It made me so happy. It gave me a massive boost when I was feeling down because of the injury.
“It motivated me so much. I told myself: “Oh my God, that’s Real Madrid.”
“I still have that letter to this day. It’s not going anywhere. That’s how special that letter is to me.
“I told myself: “Wow, this means Real Madrid know me. They’ve been monitoring me.
“And I have no regrets in my career. I played for Arsenal, and I love Arsenal, but that’s Real Madrid.
“For them, it’s just a small gesture. But the impact it has on you, and the respect you feel towards them after that, is multiplied by 10 because of it.”
The lasting impact of a gesture from Real Madrid
Sagna’s account offers a glimpse into how recognition from a club like Real Madrid can affect a player at a vulnerable point in his career.
The letter did not change the circumstances, but it gave him an additional reason to fight his way back to fitness.
The defender also recalled how his recovery involved another setback before he returned to action, explaining how the message continued to influence his outlook.
“It really made me want to come back on the pitch, and I did come back, actually. Then I broke my fibula again, and I came back once more.
“It’s a small gesture that perhaps changed my outlook on things and gave me much more confidence,” he concluded.
Source: Madrid Zone
