Hertha BSC's Managing Director, Dr. Peter Görlich, announced that the club will reduce its squad size and adjust its expenditure structure. Prominent players like Kennet Eichhorn are explicitly mentioned as possible departures. Görlich said that if offers are received for players, Hertha has to carefully examine them due to the club's situation and make decisions together with the players.

Paris is one of the top clubs interested in signing Kennet Eichhorn, the captain of Germany's U17 team. Scouts from top clubs are regular observers of Eichhorn at almost every game. There is interest from all top clubs in signing him.