Lennart Karl as a blueprint: Bayern wants to focus even more on campus talents | OneFootball

FC Bayern’s view of its own young talent is changing fundamentally. The rapid rise of Lennart Karl is having an impact – not only in sporting terms, but also strategically.

With every goal scored by Lennart Karl, there is a growing conviction in Munich that the Bayern Campus is more than just a training center. According to kicker, those responsible want to promote talented youngsters even more specifically in future and enable them to make the direct leap to the pros. Karl’s success has raised awareness internally of how much sporting and economic value there is in the club’s own youth.

The 17-year-old has not only shot himself into the history books with his performances this season, but has also established himself as a serious part of the first team. In his first two appearances in the Champions League, he scored a goal each time – the youngest player in the history of the competition to achieve this feat. In the match against Arsenal FC, he once again demonstrated how mature and mature he is despite his age. He has already played 15 competitive matches for Munich this season, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

A campus with future potential

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Alongside Karl, the next home-grown talent is already ready to go: Wisdom Mike. The 17-year-old winger, who last played at the U17 World Cup in Qatar, is now to be introduced to the pros after his return. As Sky reports, Vincent Kompany plans to integrate him gradually – a loan is not planned. Mike’s development will be closely monitored: his contract, which runs until 2029, is a clear sign of the club’s confidence in him.

Mike has already shown his potential with impressive figures at youth level – 13 goals and five assists in just eleven U17 games – and has also made brief appearances in the Bundesliga and Champions League this season, with more to follow.