Despite signing-on fee shock: surprise twist in BVB move for Eichhorn? | OneFootball

The demand caused quite a stir. The advisors of Hertha wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn (16) want to collect a signing fee of ten million euros for a transfer. That amount is therefore higher than the reported release clause of nine million euros.

According to reports, Borussia Dortmund has therefore shelved a move for Eichhorn. Even industry leader Bayern Munich is said to have politely declined. Only Bayer Leverkusen reportedly remains in the race for the young midfielder, who is not yet allowed to move abroad because of his age. RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart are likely to be long shots.

However, BVB apparently have not completely abandoned the signing of the youngster, as Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reports on X. According to him, Dortmund are still dealing with a transfer for Eichhorn.

Guardiola also wanted Eichhorn

However, the Black and Yellows must contend with a major rival. FC Liverpool have held numerous talks with the player’s camp over the past 48 hours, Plettenberg reports. All options are still on the table. It is also possible that the Reds sign the teenager but then loan him to Leverkusen. A similar model was apparently also on the mind of former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola. But after the departure of the 55-year-old serial winner, it is unclear whether the Sky Blues will maintain their interest in Eichhorn.

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The player himself has already made it known that he wants to leave Hertha BSC this summer. In the season just ended, Eichhorn made 19 appearances in all competitions for the capital club, scoring twice. The reason there were not more was a lengthy ankle injury that sidelined the 16-year-old for two months this spring.

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