Vincent Kompany has moved to calm the situation around Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl after the highly-rated youngster admitted he would like to join Real Madrid in the future, before later issuing an apology.
Karl’s comments caused a stir in Munich, with fans quick to react to the idea of a Bayern talent openly talking about a move to the Spanish giants. The wonderkid then sought to clear the air, saying sorry for how his words came across.
Now Kompany has also addressed the episode and described it as a “communication mistake”, making it clear the club do not want the focus to drift away from Karl’s development and his work at Bayern.
The Bayern head coach stressed that young players can sometimes learn the hard way in the public eye, but the important thing is how they respond. Kompany’s stance followed Karl’s own apology, with the player acknowledging the reaction his admission created.
The comments came as Bayern continue their work under Kompany, who has been keeping a close watch on the club’s emerging talents. Karl remains one of the youngsters viewed as a key prospect at Säbener Straße, even as the Real Madrid talk briefly dominated headlines.
