Lennart Karl’s agent Michael Ballack has moved to clarify the situation surrounding the teenage sensation’s much-discussed comments about Real Madrid, insisting the player remains deeply connected to Bayern Munich despite the noise around his future.
The 17-year-old made headlines late last year after admitting that his dream club growing up was Real Madrid — a revelation that did not sit well with sections of the Bayern fanbase, who questioned his long-term loyalty to the Bundesliga giants.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, Ballack addressed the controversy while speaking to DAZN, stressing that Karl’s words were taken out of context and should not overshadow his commitment to Bayern. He said:
“Real Madrid dream statement? Lennart had a fantastic start at Bayern. It’s his absolute dream club, he said that himself.Last summer he said: This is my club, my dream, this is where I made my way up.
However, those close to the youngster have been quick to point out that Karl has repeatedly spoken with pride about his journey at Bayern Munich, where he has risen through the ranks and begun to make a name for himself at senior level.
Softfootball earlier reported that Karl described it as a “dream come true” to feature for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. He backed those words up in emphatic fashion with a standout performance against Club Brugge, scoring in a dominant 4-0 victory and earning the Man of the Match award for his display.
That performance further cemented his status as one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects, drawing admiration not only from Bayern supporters but also from scouts across the continent. Despite the speculation, Bayern remain relaxed about the situation, viewing Karl as a key part of their long-term project.
For now, the focus remains firmly on football. With his talent, maturity, and rapid development, Lennart Karl’s story at Bayern Munich is only just beginning, and the club will be hoping his actions on the pitch continue to speak louder than any offhand comments about childhood dreams.
