Real Madrid refocuses on Bayern with Lennart Karl in sights

Real Madrid are back in the market targeting a Bayern Munich star. As Mundo Deportivo recalls, after months of rumours about interest in Michael Olise, the Bavarian club ruled him out: they refused to negotiate and labelled him non-transferable. At the same time, Real Madrid officially denied any such interest.

From Olise to Lennart Karl

The target now shifts. According to Bild, the Whites have set their focus on Lennart Karl, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who has been catching attention at Bayern.

The article links Karl’s breakout to the period after Jamal Musiala’s injury during the Club World Cup, which opened a chance for more minutes. In that stretch, Karl played 40 matches, scoring 9 goals and providing 8 assists. His impact also earned him a call-up from Julian Nageslmann for the tournament, though he suffered a muscle injury with the national team and had to withdraw before his debut.

Contract and the Bayern renewal plan

Bayern, the piece says, wants to secure his future: Karl’s deal runs until 2029 and the club has already identified the renewal as a top priority. The player himself hinted at the idea earlier—last January he said he would like to sign for Real Madrid one day. Hours later he apologised and clarified his comments.

To put the matter to rest, Bayern CEO Max Eberl stepped in, explaining that the day after the comments Karl came to see them, saying he believed something could be taken the wrong way. “For us, it’s settled,” he said, adding that Karl is performing well, feels comfortable at FC Bayern, and that’s what matters, as Mundo Deportivo reports.