"There are a hundred ways to answer that question, and Karl probably chose the worst one. Yes, he is 17. Yes, footballers are not known for their intelligence. But with that one comment he has sealed a narrative that will follow him for the rest of his career. If Lennart Karl becomes a star with Bayern Munich, the first reaction will be - "When is he going to Madrid?""
"He will never truly be an FC Bayern star. This is the same thing that happened to PSG when Kylian Mbappé was there. Everyone knew he wanted Madrid, and the club had to make increasingly desperate attempts to keep him, only to lose him for free in the end. Lennart Karl cannot be trusted any more. As soon as he enters the final two years of his deal, the rumors around a move to Madrid will swell up."
Lennart Karl emerged as a breakout talent for Bayern Munich with goals and record-breaking performances. A captured fan-club statement revealed that he 'definitely' wants to join Real Madrid one day while also praising Bayern. The remark created a persistent narrative that will shadow his career and erode trust. Comparisons are drawn to Kylian Mbappé's time at PSG, where a public preference for Madrid forced desperate retention measures and eventual loss. The comment will amplify transfer rumours as his contract approaches its final two years and weaken Bayern's negotiating leverage.
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