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Real Madrid monitoring Bayern Munich wonderkid who has already called Bernabeu move his ‘dream’
For a few months now, it has seemed as though, if Real Madrid made a move to sign a Bayern Munich attacker, it would be Michael Olise.
The Frenchman was heavily linked with a transfer to the Bernabeu over the course of the summer, but a move did not materialise.
Even players like Kylian Mbappe have admitted that any club would love to have Olise in their team, although he refused to campaign openly for a move.
Now, according to CF Bayern Insider, Madrid are keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl.
Karl is attracting attention from several major clubs, including Madrid, while Bayern consider their next move over the 18-year-old’s future.
Real Madrid watching Karl’s situation
Karl is under contract with Bayern until 2029, meaning the Bundesliga champions are under no immediate pressure to sell.
However, his development has reached the point where discussions over a new contract could become increasingly important.
Madrid are among the clubs watching to see how those talks develop and whether an opportunity could eventually emerge.
Karl has returned to Vincent Kompany’s plans after an injury kept him out of the World Cup, and he recently marked his return to Bundesliga action with a goal against Elversberg.
Breaking through at Bayern is no small achievement, particularly when Michael Olise provides elite competition in Karl’s preferred area of the pitch.
Karl has already admitted Madrid are his ‘dream’
There is another detail which inevitably makes Madrid’s interest more intriguing: Karl has previously mentioned Real Madrid as his dream club.
That does not mean a move is imminent. Bayern have control of his future through 2029, and he is also getting minutes in Kompany’s team.
A move to Real Madrid would almost certainly see his game time diminish amid the immense attacking competition at Mourinho’s disposal.
Los Blancos have placed a lot of emphasis on identifying talents early and bringing them to the club, but Karl is already relatively established and will not come cheap.
There is no reason for Madrid to force the situation. Bayern’s contract discussions will provide a clearer indication of Karl’s future.
For now, the transfer interest in the German wonderkid seems strictly exploratory, and it remains to be seen how this particular situation develops.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
