Telling reason: BVB apparently unlikely to land Hertha gem Eichhorn | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund apparently is coming up short in the race for Hertha talent Kennet Eichhorn. One delicate reason could be tipping the scales against BVB.

The transfer saga surrounding Kennet Eichhorn is continuing to gather pace – and Borussia Dortmund appears to be at a disadvantage. As Sport Bild reports, Hertha BSC’s young midfield talent is facing a landmark decision about his future, which is expected to be made as early as May. Thanks to a release clause worth around €12 million, a summer departure from Berlin is considered very likely.

Eichhorn has a clear plan for the next step in his career: a move will only be considered if the new club plays regularly in the Champions League while also offering him realistic chances of playing time. According to the report, models involving loans or a “stopover” at smaller clubs are not an option for the U17 captain.

Since a move to the English Premier League is ruled out due to age regulations introduced after Brexit, the focus is shifting to the top of the Bundesliga. Alongside Bayern Munich, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund is also named as an interested club. Eintracht Frankfurt, meanwhile, is said to have little chance left in the race for Eichhorn.

Because of playing style: Eichhorn is reportedly leaning away from BVB

Crucially, according to Sport Bild, BVB is trailing the competition. The reason is a delicate one: Dortmund’s current style of play apparently does not fully match the 16-year-old’s preferences. Eichhorn is said to favor a more dominant, technically focused approach – a profile currently associated more with clubs like Leverkusen.

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Leverkusen in particular has recently managed to gain an edge. Along with their attractive possession-based football, the development of former Hertha player Ibrahim Maza is also serving as a positive example. RB Leipzig, meanwhile, is scoring points with its clear promotion of young talents and very good chances of qualifying for the Champions League.

Bayern Munich, for its part, brings its international appeal into the mix, even if competition in central midfield there is especially fierce. In Dortmund, on the other hand, opportunities for playing time would generally be available, but the style of play seems to be a decisive factor counting against the Black and Yellows.

Eichhorn himself has made his breakthrough at professional level this season and, despite an injury layoff, has established himself as a key player for Hertha. Where he will end up is still open – but according to Sport Bild, not everything currently points toward BVB.

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