"I think it's great that Lennart Karl has expressed this so clearly. You should follow your dreams - even as a footballer. It's a good sign because it shows that he wants to reach the top of the world,"
"It's not age that determines it, but the performance you've previously delivered at your club. A player has to earn his value to Real Madrid. He is a wonderful footballer and clearly possesses strong character...I see his statement at this event as positive. He didn't talk about a quick transfer, but about a dream. I think that as a young player, it's perfectly reasonable to have Real Madrid as a goal."
Seventeen-year-old Bayern Munich forward Lennart Karl stated that joining Real Madrid would be a dream transfer, sparking online backlash from club fans. Some observers defended Karl, saying young players should be allowed to express long-term ambitions without being treated as PR professionals. Bernd Schuster praised the clarity and ambition, calling it a sign he wants to reach the top. Günter Netzer emphasized that age matters less than club performance and described Karl as talented with strong character, noting the comment referred to a dream rather than an immediate move. Uli Stielike warned the remarks could harm relations with Bayern and its supporters.
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