Overview
- Sky Germany reports that Bayer Leverkusen held concrete meetings with Kennet Eichhorn’s representatives and are viewed as close to a deal.
- Eichhorn can reportedly move in the summer through a release clause in the €10–12 million range.
- Reporting indicates Leverkusen would sign the midfielder and loan him back to Hertha for the 2026–27 season to continue his development.
- The 16-year-old broke into Hertha’s first team this season and is recovering from a syndesmotic ankle injury, which factors into any short-term plans.
- Bayern Munich and leading clubs in England and Spain are still monitoring the situation, but outlets note there is no agreement in place yet, and Leverkusen’s track record with young talents and recent Hertha recruit Ibrahim Maza strengthens their pitch.