Overview

• FC Bayern Munich extended 17-year-old Lennart Karl’s contract through 2028 after his standout strike against Tottenham in preseason.
• Karl capped his preparations by scoring and assisting in the 2:1 win over Grasshopper Club Zürich, prompting the club to formalize his promotion.
• Sporting director Christoph Freund has designated Karl as the first backup on the right wing behind Michael Olise and plans to give him competitive minutes this season.
• Karl has expressed his ambition to feature in the upcoming Supercup against Stuttgart and to carry his preseason form into Bundesliga action.
• Club leaders warn that previous academy prospects have failed to translate friendly heroics into regular league roles, making his first competitive outings a key gauge of progress.