After wonder goals: Top clubs chase Bayern talent Lennart Karl | OneFootball

Lennart Karl is currently the talk of the town at FC Bayern. The 17-year-old is impressing with spectacular goals and remarkable maturity, suddenly drawing the attention of several top European clubs.

His recent performances have finally put the Munich prodigy in the sights of international competition. According to Caught Offside, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea have been closely monitoring the offensive player for weeks.

Scouts from the Premier League giants were reportedly present at the Champions League match against Bruges. What they saw must have been convincing: Karl scored the opening goal early on and was named Man of the Match. A few days later, he also scored impressively in the Bundesliga against Mönchengladbach.

According to the report, the English clubs want to continue following the 17-year-old's development for now. In Munich, however, there are no intentions to let go of the top talent—in fact, the record champions are fully committed to Karl and see him as an integral part of their future plans. His contract was just extended in the summer until 2028.

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The extension was made possible by a three-year development contract, the maximum for players under 18. Upon reaching adulthood, a follow-up professional contract is planned. In the event of a departure, the club is said to have set a transfer fee between 70 and 80 million euros, according to Caught Offside—sums that Premier League clubs have often paid for emerging talents. However, it seems unlikely that Bayern is seriously considering a sale at this time.

Karl joined the Bayern Campus from Aschaffenburg in 2022 and impressed there with 31 goals and 11 assists in 30 games. Now, the teenager is also showing with the professionals that he is one of Germany's most exciting young players.

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