Most valuable player in 2. Bundesliga: Bayern target super talent | OneFootball

In the 2. Bundesliga, a teenager is causing a stir. Now the exceptional talent is moving into the sights of several clubs – including the record champions.

FC Bayern are monitoring Kennet Eichhorn (16) of Hertha BSC – along with other Bundesliga clubs. That’s according to Bild. Despite his age, the defensive midfielder is already a regular for the Old Lady and, with a market value of six million euros, is considered the most valuable player in the entire 2nd division.

The Berlin-born player is the captain of Germany’s U17 national team and has already made six competitive appearances for Hertha, four of them consecutively in the starting XI. This makes Eichhorn the youngest player ever to appear in the 2. Bundesliga. His performances in the center impress with composure on the ball, game intelligence, and tackling strength – qualities that also attract interest from top clubs.

Bundesliga clubs already making initial approaches

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In addition to FC Bayern, VfL Wolfsburg, Bayer Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt are also said to have the Hertha talent on their radar. According to Bild, some of these clubs have already tried to sign the youngster – so far without success. In Berlin, the situation is viewed calmly, as Eichhorn only signed a long-term contract this summer.

The 16-year-old himself said at the time: “It was an important decision for me. I’ve been at Hertha BSC since the U9s and, thanks to full support and trust, I’ve always felt comfortable and been able to continue developing in every team.” He continued: “It’s really important to me that my development in all areas never stops. That’s why I see the best conditions for myself here at Hertha.”

Hertha is placing great hopes in the young midfielder, who is seen as a symbol of the path taken in Berlin’s youth development. In Munich and elsewhere, Eichhorn’s progress will likely be closely monitored – after all, it’s rare for a 16-year-old to be a nailed-on starter at a top club in the 2. Bundesliga at that age.

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