"He came to us and said it [joining Real Madrid] wasn't a topic at all, he was so grateful to Bayern Munich. He simply spoke freely, like a 17-year-old. We have no problem with him standing up and saying, 'There's Bayern Munich, but there are other clubs too.' That's just how it is these days. A 17-year-old is allowed to make a mistake. He's allowed to say something in his euphoria that he later regrets."
"However, the kid once again showed he can grow into a bastion of composure. It is not easy business for the professionals to handle the negativity from their own fans that they play in front of every matchday. However, Karl did not let the flak get to him. He remained the teen sensation he's been all along the season. Putting away another goal for Bayern, Karl made his intent clear with his celebration that he remains fully with Bayern for now."
Lennart Karl apologized for expressing a desire to join Real Madrid and clarified that joining Real Madrid was not a real topic, expressing gratitude to Bayern Munich. Club management regarded the matter as closed and emphasized that a 17-year-old can speak freely and make mistakes in euphoria. The club highlighted Karl's rapid rise and on-pitch quality and noted his national recognition. Karl faced heavy criticism from fans but responded with composure, scored in a match, and celebrated to reaffirm his commitment to Bayern while senior players are expected to guide his development.
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