Overview
- At a Sunday visit to the FC Bayern München Fanclub Burgsinn 1980, Lennart Karl said he hopes to play for Real Madrid one day.
- Clips and quotes spread online that evening, drawing a wave of angry reactions from some Bayern supporters on social platforms.
- Karl previously had a youth trial with Real Madrid in 2018, and photos from that visit have resurfaced as the discussion intensified.
- Several journalists and outlets defended Karl’s candor, arguing the criticism is excessive for a teenager expressing a long-term ambition.
- Bayern has not commented directly on the episode, and one report suggests the club plans a long-term contract when Karl turns 18.