DFB gem in the spotlight: Bayern target 16-year-old wonderkid | OneFootball

FC Bayern is apparently setting its sights on one of the most exciting young talents in German football. As reported by BILD, the Munich club is monitoring Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. The 16-year-old midfielder is currently making waves in the 2. Bundesliga – and could soon attract the interest of other top clubs.

In addition to the German record champions, Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and VfL Wolfsburg are also said to have the youngster on their radar. Particularly at FC Bayern, scouting national top talents has regained higher priority.

The youngest second-division player of all time

Kennet Eichhorn made headlines in August when he became the youngest player in second-division history at 16 years and 14 days old. Since then, he has played six competitive matches for Hertha and is considered one of the biggest promises in German youth football.

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The defensive midfielder, who impresses with enormous vision, game intelligence, and tackling strength, has been part of all the youth teams in Berlin since 2017. In the 2023/24 season, he debuted in the B-Junioren-Bundesliga before playing for the U19 and the professionals in 2024/25.

Hertha coach Stefan Leitl recently praised the teenager as "remarkably mature for his age." Despite his young age, Eichhorn has long earned the trust of his teammates in training – his development reminds many in Berlin of the early days of Arne Maier or Luca Netz.

Hertha wants to keep the mega-talent long-term

The Berlin club has already responded to the growing interest: Eichhorn's contract was extended in the summer to bind him to the club long-term. As usual, Hertha did not disclose the duration for youth players. According to DFB regulations, contracts with underage players can only be for a maximum of three years – meaning Eichhorn would be bound until 2028.

It is clear: Hertha does not want to let its homegrown talent go without a fight. Nevertheless, FC Bayern, with its youth development and international prospects, is considered an enticing option. How concrete the interest from Munich is remains to be seen – but the name Kennet Eichhorn is sure to be closely watched on Säbener Straße.

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