Overview
- The 17-year-old scored in Bayern’s 3–1 win at Sporting Lisbon, becoming the youngest player at 17 years and 290 days to net in three straight Champions League games.
- Germany captain Joshua Kimmich urged consideration for Karl in the 2026 World Cup squad, and club legend Franck Ribéry said age should not delay a call-up.
- Sporting director Max Eberl said Bayern do not plan winter arrivals, citing a well-balanced squad, the risk of disruption, and the imminent returns of Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito.
- Reports say internal tensions earlier this year over high-profile targets, including Xavi Simons, have eased, with Hoeneß, Rummenigge, Hainer and Dreesen now meeting Eberl regularly.
- Analysis in Germany highlights Karl as a growing selection dilemma for Vincent Kompany, with Didi Hamann arguing Musiala will have to win his place back and Bayern tracking Franculino Dju and Dušan Vlahović only for potential summer moves.