He has a release clause: Bayern seriously interested in top talent | OneFootball

FC Bayern could apparently sign one of Germany’s biggest talents as early as this summer. The youngster reportedly has a release clause.

FC Bayern remains true to its strategy of wanting to bring the best young players in Germany to Munich. According to information from Sky, the Munich club has a serious interest in Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha BSC. The 16-year-old midfielder is considered one of the greatest talents in German football—and could make a move as early as this coming summer thanks to a release clause.

As Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reports, Bayern has been regularly monitoring the youngster for months. “Bayern are definitely in the race, they scout him regularly, they are following him closely,” said Plettenberg.

Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have also scouted Eichhorn live several times—most recently at the second division match against 1. FC Kaiserslautern. According to the report, Leipzig in particular is currently pushing hard for a signing.

There had already been reports of Bayern’s interest in Eichhorn previously.

According to the report, Eichhorn has a release clause at Hertha BSC that can be triggered in the summer of 2026. Its amount depends on the country, the competition, and the respective club—the upper limit is said to be around ten to twelve million euros. This would make the teenager a highly interesting but still affordable future deal for top clubs like FC Bayern.

Eichhorn Causing a Stir at Hertha BSC

The youngster is already making waves in the 2. Bundesliga. At just 16 years old, Eichhorn is a permanent member of Berlin’s professional squad and has impressively shown in his first season that he can compete at this level. His maturity, technique, and vision make him an exceptional talent who can impress both in central midfield and in a more attacking number eight role.

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Eichhorn would fit perfectly into FC Bayern’s long-term strategy. Sporting director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund are specifically focusing on young, developable players who are to be introduced to the professional level early on. Examples like Lennart Karl or the connections to shooting star Said El Mala show that the record champions are clearly aligning their future with young German top talents.

So it’s hardly surprising that Bayern is also taking a close look at Eichhorn. The record champions want to continue developing the best prospects within their own system—and Eichhorn could soon be the next name on that list. Should the opportunity arise to trigger his release clause in the summer, FC Bayern is likely to be right at the front of the queue.

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