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- Bayern Munich teenager Lennart Karl has been selected for Germany’s World Cup squad
- National team coach Julian Nagelsmann personally informed the 18-year-old attacker of his inclusion
- The youngster has scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 39 games this season
- Karl won his first senior cap for Germany in March during matches against Switzerland and Ghana
Julian Nagelsmann has named Bayern Munich rising star Lennart Karl in his Germany squad for the upcoming World Cup. Reports from Sky Germany suggest the national team manager has already told the 18-year-old forward about his selection. Karl will travel to the tournament in North America.
The teenage sensation has enjoyed a standout campaign with the Bavarian club. He has netted nine goals and created eight more across 39 appearances in all competitions during the current term.
Karl earned his first cap for the senior national side earlier this year. The young striker featured in friendly matches against Switzerland and Ghana in March, making his full international debut.
The World Cup finals will take place across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Nagelsmann’s decision to include the Bayern prodigy highlights the attacker’s rapid development at club level.