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Kennet Eichhorn Transfer from Hertha BSC to Bayer 04 Leverkusen
The transfer of 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen was officially announced on Wednesday evening. The fixed transfer fee is just under nine million euros, and a signing bonus of a similar amount is also expected. Eichhorn will also earn a million-euro salary at Bayer. Bayer's sporting managing director, Simon Rolfes, said that they are very happy they were able to convince Kennet Eichhorn of their concept and added that they had been in close contact with him and his family a year ago. The appointment of coach Carles Martínez was a decisive aspect for the move, and his first business trip was to Berlin to convince Eichhorn to join. Eichhorn stated that following very good talks, he decided on what he considers to be the best solution. He added that Leverkusen is a club that has developed many players, including very young ones, into top professionals very quickly.
The transfer of 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen was officially announced on Wednesday evening. The fixed transfer fee is just under nine million euros, and a signing bonus of a similar amount is also expected. Eichhorn will also earn a million-euro salary at Bayer. Bayer's sporting managing director, Simon Rolfes, said that they are very happy they were able to convince Kennet Eichhorn of their concept and added that they had been in close contact with him and his family a year ago. The appointment of coach Carles Martínez was a decisive aspect for the move, and his first business trip was to Berlin to convince Eichhorn to join. Eichhorn stated that following very good talks, he decided on what he considers to be the best solution. He added that Leverkusen is a club that has developed many players, including very young ones, into top professionals very quickly.
According to Sky Sport Germany, Kennet Eichhorn actively rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool, by whom he had been pursued aggressively. Liverpool would have paid the youngster more money than any club in Germany was willing to. His decision to remain in his home country and join Leverkusen was motivated by sporting development.
According to Sky Sport Germany, Kennet Eichhorn actively rejected the opportunity to join Liverpool, by whom he had been pursued aggressively. Liverpool would have paid the youngster more money than any club in Germany was willing to. His decision to remain in his home country and join Leverkusen was motivated by sporting development.
Bild reports that the transfer of Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen is confirmed and that the decision has been made. On Wednesday, the 16-year-old traveled to Leverkusen to sign and, according to BILD information, completed his medical examination on the same day. Eichhorn will remain with the club until 2031. The fixed transfer fee is just under ten million euros, and a signing-on fee of a similar amount will also be paid. Eichhorn is set to receive a salary of one million euros. Bayer Leverkusen intends to integrate him into the midfield of its Bundesliga team. For several weeks, Eichhorn had favored a move to Leverkusen and was waiting for the club's decision on its trainer. The new coach, Carles Martínez, met Eichhorn in Berlin and persuaded him to join. FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, and Manchester City also had an interest in the player.
Bild reports that the transfer of Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC to Bayer Leverkusen is confirmed and that the decision has been made. On Wednesday, the 16-year-old traveled to Leverkusen to sign and, according to BILD information, completed his medical examination on the same day. Eichhorn will remain with the club until 2031. The fixed transfer fee is just under ten million euros, and a signing-on fee of a similar amount will also be paid. Eichhorn is set to receive a salary of one million euros. Bayer Leverkusen intends to integrate him into the midfield of its Bundesliga team. For several weeks, Eichhorn had favored a move to Leverkusen and was waiting for the club's decision on its trainer. The new coach, Carles Martínez, met Eichhorn in Berlin and persuaded him to join. FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, and Manchester City also had an interest in the player.
With Liverpool no longer pursuing Kennet Eichhorn, Bayer Leverkusen are making a strong effort for a permanent deal for him.
With Liverpool no longer pursuing Kennet Eichhorn, Bayer Leverkusen are making a strong effort for a permanent deal for him.
According to Bild, Kennet Eichhorn will soon decide which club to join, and his release clause of just under ten million euros at the 2nd division club expires on June 15. In addition to Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, FC Bayern, and Liverpool have also been interested in the player. It was reported that a meeting between Carles Martínez and Kennet Eichhorn went well. Leverkusen, and specifically football boss Kim Falkenberg, has been pursuing Eichhorn for a year. A transfer to Leverkusen was considered in the winter break, but Eichhorn declined it. The financial package, which consists of a transfer fee, signing bonus, and a million-euro salary, is not a deterrent for Leverkusen. Bayer was never considered as a club to loan Eichhorn to if he were to choose an English club, and Leverkusen wants to sign him as a full member immediately.
According to Bild, Kennet Eichhorn will soon decide which club to join, and his release clause of just under ten million euros at the 2nd division club expires on June 15. In addition to Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, FC Bayern, and Liverpool have also been interested in the player. It was reported that a meeting between Carles Martínez and Kennet Eichhorn went well. Leverkusen, and specifically football boss Kim Falkenberg, has been pursuing Eichhorn for a year. A transfer to Leverkusen was considered in the winter break, but Eichhorn declined it. The financial package, which consists of a transfer fee, signing bonus, and a million-euro salary, is not a deterrent for Leverkusen. Bayer was never considered as a club to loan Eichhorn to if he were to choose an English club, and Leverkusen wants to sign him as a full member immediately.
According to Bild, Hertha's super talent Kennet Eichhorn's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is imminent, and he is set to become the first new signing for Martínez. Leverkusen is ready to invest a total package of approximately 20 million euros, which includes the transfer fee and a signing bonus. The junior national player had wanted to wait to find out who the new coach at Bayer would be. Now that this question has been resolved, the factory club can proceed in their pursuit of Eichhorn. His release clause must be activated by June 15.
According to Bild, Hertha's super talent Kennet Eichhorn's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is imminent, and he is set to become the first new signing for Martínez. Leverkusen is ready to invest a total package of approximately 20 million euros, which includes the transfer fee and a signing bonus. The junior national player had wanted to wait to find out who the new coach at Bayer would be. Now that this question has been resolved, the factory club can proceed in their pursuit of Eichhorn. His release clause must be activated by June 15.
Kennet Eichhorn is being targeted by Bayer Leverkusen. According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen recently presented Konstantinos Kotsifakis as the new U19 assistant coach. Kotsifakis is considered Eichhorn's most important confidant and supporter. It is reported that Eichhorn has been waiting to see who would succeed Kasper Hjulmand as coach, and Bayer Leverkusen has now presented Carles Martínez Novell as the new coach. Eichhorn's release clause expires at the end of June, and it is reported that he wants to decide on his new club before his summer vacation.
Kennet Eichhorn is being targeted by Bayer Leverkusen. According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen recently presented Konstantinos Kotsifakis as the new U19 assistant coach. Kotsifakis is considered Eichhorn's most important confidant and supporter. It is reported that Eichhorn has been waiting to see who would succeed Kasper Hjulmand as coach, and Bayer Leverkusen has now presented Carles Martínez Novell as the new coach. Eichhorn's release clause expires at the end of June, and it is reported that he wants to decide on his new club before his summer vacation.
Bild reports that Bayer Leverkusen is in the leading position to sign Kennet Eichhorn. According to the report, a total package of 20 million euros is considered too expensive for Bayern and Dortmund, but Bayer Leverkusen and other top clubs are still interested in the player.
Bild reports that Bayer Leverkusen is in the leading position to sign Kennet Eichhorn. According to the report, a total package of 20 million euros is considered too expensive for Bayern and Dortmund, but Bayer Leverkusen and other top clubs are still interested in the player.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool is evaluating Bayer Leverkusen as a possible loan destination for Kennet Eichhorn.
According to Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool is evaluating Bayer Leverkusen as a possible loan destination for Kennet Eichhorn.
Currently, the only concrete leads regarding Kennet Eichhorn involve FC Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen.
Currently, the only concrete leads regarding Kennet Eichhorn involve FC Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Sky Sport DE, Bayer Leverkusen are the main competitors for Kennet Eichhorn.
According to Sky Sport DE, Bayer Leverkusen are the main competitors for Kennet Eichhorn.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is optimistic about securing Kennet Eichhorn. Bayer Leverkusen does not want Manchester City to be involved and wants to sign the player for a fixed sum in the range of ten to twelve million euros.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is optimistic about securing Kennet Eichhorn. Bayer Leverkusen does not want Manchester City to be involved and wants to sign the player for a fixed sum in the range of ten to twelve million euros.
According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen are increasing their efforts to sign Kennet Eichhorn. It is reported that Kennet Eichhorn will leave Hertha BSC in the summer because of a release clause for a transfer fee of between 10 and 12 million.
According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen are increasing their efforts to sign Kennet Eichhorn. It is reported that Kennet Eichhorn will leave Hertha BSC in the summer because of a release clause for a transfer fee of between 10 and 12 million.
According to @SkySportDE, there is a specific plan for Manchester City to sign Kennet Eichhorn by triggering his release clause and then loaning him directly to Bayer 04 Leverkusen next summer. The deal is possible because Leverkusen and Manchester City have had an existing cooperation for some time. No decision has been made yet.
According to @SkySportDE, there is a specific plan for Manchester City to sign Kennet Eichhorn by triggering his release clause and then loaning him directly to Bayer 04 Leverkusen next summer. The deal is possible because Leverkusen and Manchester City have had an existing cooperation for some time. No decision has been made yet.
According to Bild, Leverkusen is interested in Kennet Eichhorn, who has a market value of 20 million euros and can leave Hertha in the summer for a release clause of 12 million euros. Hertha wants to convince him to stay for another year by guaranteeing him playing time. Sport director Benjamin Weber stated that what the club can offer is playing time, the security of that at a young age, and development time. Weber also said there is no decision yet and that they are in contact with Eichhorn's parents. Dortmund has the best chances, has already met with him, and has a plan to sell Eichhorn now and then loan him back for one year.
According to Bild, Leverkusen is interested in Kennet Eichhorn, who has a market value of 20 million euros and can leave Hertha in the summer for a release clause of 12 million euros. Hertha wants to convince him to stay for another year by guaranteeing him playing time. Sport director Benjamin Weber stated that what the club can offer is playing time, the security of that at a young age, and development time. Weber also said there is no decision yet and that they are in contact with Eichhorn's parents. Dortmund has the best chances, has already met with him, and has a plan to sell Eichhorn now and then loan him back for one year.
Borussia Dortmund is making a particular effort to sign Kennet Eichhorn, joining Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Manchester City in their interest. The German U17 national player is available in the summer for a fixed fee of ten to twelve million euros and has not yet made a decision about a transfer.
Borussia Dortmund is making a particular effort to sign Kennet Eichhorn, joining Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, and Manchester City in their interest. The German U17 national player is available in the summer for a fixed fee of ten to twelve million euros and has not yet made a decision about a transfer.
Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Kennet Eichhorn. The player has clear criteria for a transfer, which include the prospect of regular playing time and a favored playing style that is closer to Leverkusen's philosophy than Borussia Dortmund's under Niko Kovac. He also does not want to be loaned out by a new club in order to establish himself there, and requires participation in the Champions League. Kennet Eichhorn wants to continue his career in Germany and will make his decision only after the end of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen are pursuing Kennet Eichhorn. The player has clear criteria for a transfer, which include the prospect of regular playing time and a favored playing style that is closer to Leverkusen's philosophy than Borussia Dortmund's under Niko Kovac. He also does not want to be loaned out by a new club in order to establish himself there, and requires participation in the Champions League. Kennet Eichhorn wants to continue his career in Germany and will make his decision only after the end of the season.
According to 'Sky', Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are competing for Kennet Eichhorn.
According to 'Sky', Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and RB Leipzig are competing for Kennet Eichhorn.
'Sky' reports that Bayer Leverkusen is specifically interested in signing Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. Eichhorn has a release clause of ten to twelve million euros, which is reportedly only valid if Hertha does not achieve promotion.
'Sky' reports that Bayer Leverkusen is specifically interested in signing Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. Eichhorn has a release clause of ten to twelve million euros, which is reportedly only valid if Hertha does not achieve promotion.
According to a first report by Sky, Bayer Leverkusen's contact with Kennet Eichhorn, which has been maintained since last summer, is now advancing. If Leverkusen secures the transfer, the plan would be to complete the transfer this year but likely loan Eichhorn back. This approach is part of Leverkusen's 'Future Team' project, which is managed by Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg and currently includes six other young players. Eichhorn is currently recovering from a syndesmosis injury in his ankle, and Leverkusen is well informed about his recovery progress.
According to a first report by Sky, Bayer Leverkusen's contact with Kennet Eichhorn, which has been maintained since last summer, is now advancing. If Leverkusen secures the transfer, the plan would be to complete the transfer this year but likely loan Eichhorn back. This approach is part of Leverkusen's 'Future Team' project, which is managed by Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg and currently includes six other young players. Eichhorn is currently recovering from a syndesmosis injury in his ankle, and Leverkusen is well informed about his recovery progress.
According to Sky, Kim Falkenberg (Director of Professional Football) and Simon Rolfes (Managing Director of Sports) went to Berlin last Wednesday to hold discussions with representatives for Kennet Eichhorn regarding a potential transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. The Hertha BSC professional has not yet committed to any club, and Bayer Leverkusen is pursuing the matter with urgency. Kennet Eichhorn's contract contains a release clause between ten and twelve million euros.
According to Sky, Kim Falkenberg (Director of Professional Football) and Simon Rolfes (Managing Director of Sports) went to Berlin last Wednesday to hold discussions with representatives for Kennet Eichhorn regarding a potential transfer to Bayer Leverkusen. The Hertha BSC professional has not yet committed to any club, and Bayer Leverkusen is pursuing the matter with urgency. Kennet Eichhorn's contract contains a release clause between ten and twelve million euros.
According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen has a high level of interest in Kennet Eichhorn, who is a 16-year-old midfielder for Hertha BSC.
According to Bild, Bayer Leverkusen has a high level of interest in Kennet Eichhorn, who is a 16-year-old midfielder for Hertha BSC.
According to Sky Sport, Hertha's defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has a contract until 2029 but can leave Berlin next summer via a release clause. Eichhorn is the youngest starter in the history of the 2. Bundesliga. The report states the clause's value varies by league, club, and competition, with the fee for Champions League clubs set between 10 and 12 million euros. Scouts from Bayer Leverkusen and other major European clubs like Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Eintracht, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, and Manchester United have been monitoring his performances. The player's priority is reportedly his development and consistent playing time. Staying at Hertha is considered a realistic option, particularly if the club is promoted to the Bundesliga.
According to Sky Sport, Hertha's defensive midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has a contract until 2029 but can leave Berlin next summer via a release clause. Eichhorn is the youngest starter in the history of the 2. Bundesliga. The report states the clause's value varies by league, club, and competition, with the fee for Champions League clubs set between 10 and 12 million euros. Scouts from Bayer Leverkusen and other major European clubs like Bayern, Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Eintracht, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, and Manchester United have been monitoring his performances. The player's priority is reportedly his development and consistent playing time. Staying at Hertha is considered a realistic option, particularly if the club is promoted to the Bundesliga.
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