According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid had previously denied contact with Mbappé.
Real Madrid officially denied being in negotiations to sign Olisé, which disappointed some Real Madrid fans who had hoped to sign the French winger this summer.
However, some believe this is simply one of Real Madrid's strategies to ultimately sign Olisé, whether this summer or next. This view stems from the Mbappé precedent. Mbappé's transfer involved Real Madrid over several consecutive summer transfer windows before he eventually joined the club.
There was considerable uncertainty before Mbappé's move materialized. While it was widely believed that the player wanted to wear Real Madrid's white jersey and that Real Madrid wanted to sign him, the club issued strongly worded denials of any negotiations during that period.
The most recent example came on November 4, 2023, just months before Mbappé joined. Real Madrid stated in an announcement, similar to its current Olisé statement, that the club had not been in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain or the player, and respected his contract with PSG. Since Mbappé's contract was set to expire in June 2024, Real Madrid could begin direct talks with the player from January, eventually leading to his signing.