Why 16-year-old Hertha prodigy Kennet Eichhorn is drawing Bundesliga and overseas interest | OneFootball

At 16, Hertha BSC midfielder Kennet Eichhorn has become a key presence in the 2. Bundesliga, his form for club and Germany’s youth sides attracting suitors at home and abroad.

According to BuLi News, the central midfielder has a €10-12 million release clause, which could make a summer move likely.

“Kennet Eichhorn is undoubtedly one of the most promising talents in German football right now, and probably the biggest talent alongside Lennart Karl of FC Bayern Munich,” said scouting analyst Florian Först to BuLi News.

“What's particularly impressive about Eichhorn is his exceptional composure and maturity, despite being only 16 years old. In my entire career as a scout, I've rarely seen a player display such maturity at such a young age.” He added, “This ease of play is somewhat reminiscent of Toni Kroos, although comparisons between these two players are otherwise somewhat inappropriate, and I'm personally not a fan of such labels.”

“Eichhorn also holds his own off the ball and is already at a very respectable physical level, but he occasionally draws attention to himself with somewhat impetuous actions, resulting in yellow or recently a red card. Otherwise, there's still room for improvement in his progressive passing game, and Eichhorn would also need to adjust to a higher level of play.”

Kicker reports that Borussia Dortmund have identified Eichhorn as a top summer target. “Borussia Dortmund could certainly be a suitable club for Eichhorn. Eichhorn could be the ideal choice, adapting gradually and then fighting for a regular starting position at Borussia.”

“With all the other clubs mentioned, such as Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, or RB Leipzig, I actually consider his chances of playing time to be lower. I would advise Eichhorn against clubs like Manchester City or Arsenal at this point. A move to the Bundesliga seems like a very sensible next step.”

Source: BuLi News