Huge signing-on fee demanded: BVB set to decide on Eichhorn | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund have apparently made a decision in the pursuit of Kennet Eichhorn. Decisive factors are said to have been the high signing-on fee demands in the overall package for the Hertha talent.

Borussia Dortmund have apparently pulled out of the race for Hertha talent Kennet Eichhorn. Sport Bild reports this. According to the report, BVB’s decision-makers are currently refraining from signing the 16-year-old midfielder — despite a comparatively low release clause.

According to the report, Eichhorn can leave Hertha BSC for around nine million euros. For clubs not participating in the Champions League, the clause is said to be slightly lower. That would make one of Germany’s biggest football talents available for significantly less than previously assumed.

However, the sticking point apparently lies elsewhere. According to the report, a transfer would cost around 20 million euros in total. The reason is the high signing-on fee demands from the player’s side and his representatives. In addition to the transfer fee, more than ten million euros would reportedly be due as a signing bonus. These demands are said not to have gone down well at BVB. According to information from Sport Bild, Dortmund have therefore decided to withdraw from the transfer race for the time being.

BVB likely pull out of the race for Eichhorn

Internally, the view is said to be that Eichhorn would find the right conditions in Dortmund if his focus is on his sporting development. If financial aspects are the priority instead, a move to the Ruhr club would hardly be feasible.

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While Dortmund are apparently backing away, other interested clubs remain in the running. Sport Bild names Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool. The Reds in particular are said to have already stepped up their efforts. According to the report, Liverpool are even examining possible loan options for the Germany U17 international. The background is a special rule: because Eichhorn is still a minor, he is not allowed to move to a club in a non-EU country before his 18th birthday. Liverpool would therefore have to place the youngster at another club first.

Whether the midfielder sees his future in Germany or abroad remains open. What is certain, however, is this: the high financial demands surrounding a possible transfer are currently attracting just as much attention as the sporting qualities of the Hertha jewel.

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