Speculation over Kennet Eichhorn: Hertha starlet catches BVB’s eye | OneFootball

The transfer summer of 2025 has emphasized Borussia Dortmund's plan to increasingly focus on young players with great potential, who should ideally develop to an absolute top level at BVB. This philosophy will accompany Borussia in the upcoming transfer periods as well, which is why it is not surprising that the Dortmund officials are keeping a very close eye on the capital.

According to information from "Sport Bild," like all other top German clubs, BVB also has Kennet Eichhorn on their radar, who just celebrated his 16th birthday in July but is already a key player in the central midfield of Hertha BSC. After two substitutions in the first four matchdays, coach Stefan Leitl recently sent the youngster onto the field from the start four times in a row and is unlikely to have regretted this decision.

Fresh Blood for BVB's Midfield?

Moreover, Eichhorn, who has been courted by various clubs even as a youth player in recent years, has quickly found his footing in the 2nd Bundesliga and seems almost unstoppable in his development. Currently, the U17 national player is well-placed in Berlin with regular playing time in the second league, but Eichhorn could quickly outgrow his current environment—especially if Hertha BSC fails to achieve their targeted return to the Bundesliga.

While it is not out of the question that Eichhorn would play another season in the 2nd league for Hertha BSC, in the long run, the midfield jewel will hardly be retained in Berlin. It can be assumed that BVB will also throw their hat into the ring, especially considering that Dortmund's central midfield, with players like Pascal Groß, Emre Can, Salih Özcan, Julian Brandt, or Marcel Sabitzer, will likely need a refresh in the not-too-distant future.

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