Bayern’s plan for top talent Wisdom Mike: following Karl’s footsteps | OneFootball

While Lennart Karl is currently making headlines at FC Bayern, the next top talent is already waiting in the wings with Wisdom Mike. The 17-year-old winger has been a permanent member of the first team squad since this season and now wants to finally make a name for himself – but first on the international stage.

Mike is currently taking part in the World Cup in Qatar with the German U17 national team. The finals run from November 3 to 27, with the DFB team kicking off their campaign against Colombia on Tuesday. There, Mike wants to confirm the strong impression he made in Munich and help the DFB team get off to a successful start.

Kompany counting on Mike after the U17 World Cup

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This season, Wisdom Mike has already collected his first minutes as a professional – both in the Bundesliga and in the Champions League. According to Sky, coach Vincent Kompany plans to gradually give the attacking gem more playing time after the U17 World Cup. A loan move in the winter is therefore not being considered.

The club’s trust in the young winger is immense. His contract, which was extended in the summer, runs until 2029. On September 24, 2026, on his 18th birthday, the contract will automatically convert into a professional contract – a release clause is not included, according to Sky.

Rapid rise through Bayern’s youth ranks

Mike is considered one of the most promising attackers at the Bayern Campus. Last season, he scored an impressive 13 goals and provided five assists in eleven matches for the U17s. He has also already gained experience in the U19 Bundesliga and the UEFA Youth League.

This season, in addition to his brief appearances for the first team, he has also played for the Regionalliga side, where he promptly found the net.

Bayern see Mike as the next big homegrown talent who could one day follow in the footsteps of shooting star Lennart Karl. With his dynamism, creativity, and finishing ability, he embodies much of what Kompany’s attacking philosophy is all about.

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