Real Madrid activates its networks in Bavaria. Casa Blanca has just probe Bayern Munich to offer one of its most promising jewels, a 17 -year -old prodigy who already panics European recruiters. This Madrid approach strangely recalls a resounding precedent which had crinked teeth on the side of the Allianz Arena. Will history repeat itself?
Lennart Karl in the Real viewfinder
The elected official is called Lennart Karl. This versatile attacking midfielder, born in February 2008, already has 34 goals and 11 assists in 30 games with the Bavarian young teams this season. Top scorer of the EURO U17 qualifiers with 7 achievements in 3 games, the German presents an attractive technical profile: ambidextrum, excellent dribbler and with a vision of the game comparable to Martin Ødegaard.
Real Madrid is not alone on this file since Jax also contacted Bayern for the young prodigy. But the Madrilenians rely on their legendary power of attraction to tip the scale. Vincent Kompany already uses Karl as a lining of Michael Olise, testimony to the confidence granted to the teenager who even marked against Tottenham in preparation.
Bayern does not want to relive Kroos
This Madrid approach awakens painful memories among Bavarian leaders. In 2014, Real had torn Toni Kroos for only 25 million euros after Bayern refused to align with its wage requirements. A departure that still haunts the Munich management and explains its current firmness: Karl is deemed “essential” and no sale is envisaged.
Max Eberl has also immediately contravened by proposing an extension of contract until 2028 in the middle, currently linked until 2026. “We want more homemade talents alongside Musiala. Karl is one of them ”, says the Bavarian leader. A clear message to Real: this time, Bayern will not let his nugget spin out without fighting. The Kroos lesson has visibly paid off.
