Bayern Munich Announces Contract Extensions for Young Stars Lennart Karl and Wisdom Mike
Bayern Munich Extend Contracts of Promising Teenagers Lennart Karl and Wisdom Mike
In a strategic move to strengthen their squad with promising youth talent, Bayern Munich have extended the contracts of teenagers Lennart Karl and Wisdom Mike, both of whom have impressed during the club's pre-season preparations.
The 17-year-old Karl and the 16-year-old Mike have been with Bayern since 2022 and are viewed as key prospects from the FC Bayern Campus with significant potential. Their new three-year professional deals will keep them at the club until 2028.
During the 2025 pre-season, Karl showcased his striking threat by scoring against Tottenham in a 4-0 friendly win. Mike, on the other hand, impressed with his pace and finishing as a dynamic winger. The match took place at the Allianz Stadium, with Jonah Kusi-Asare scoring the fourth goal for Bayern.
Christoph Freund, the sporting director of Bayern Munich, praised Karl and Mike, calling them defining players. Freund, along with board member for sport Max Eberl, has praised their technical skills, versatility, and goal-scoring ability. The club officials emphasized that Bayern aims to continue promoting homegrown talent like Karl and Mike alongside established youngsters such as Jamal Musiala.
Coach Vincent Kompany is expected to increasingly involve both players in Bayern's senior team this season. Bayern's unbeaten pre-season performances under Kompany's leadership underline the club's ambition to groom these young talents into regular first-team players during the 2025-26 season and beyond.
The German Super Cup final between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart is scheduled for August 16. Before that, Bayern will face Grasshopper in their final pre-season match next Tuesday.
Both Karl and Mike have impressed for Bayern in friendlies ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. Karl, a bold, dangerous, technically gifted, and versatile striker, scored a goal against Tottenham, putting Bayern three goals ahead. Mike, described as having good acceleration, being explosive and dynamic, having a drive towards goal, and having good finishing skills, is expected to be integrated into the first-team plans this season.
Harry Kane scored for Tottenham against his former side in the match. Despite this, Bayern's youthful exuberance and determination shone through, resulting in a convincing 4-0 victory.
These steps underline Bayern’s commitment to fostering youth talent and building a formidable attacking force for the future.
Football is an integral part of the health and development of Lennart Karl and Wisdom Mike, two promising teenagers at Bayern Munich who showcased impressive skills during this year's pre-season preparations in various European-leagues friendlies. With their contracts extended until 2028, Bayern aims to cultivate these young talents into regular first-team players during the 2025-26 season and beyond, thus strengthening their squad's attacking potential.
