Bayer Leverkusen will get Hertha Berlin’s top talent Eichhorn.
Bayer Leverkusen, signing Kennet Eichhorn is a major success. The 16-year-old midfielder is considered as one of the brightest young talents in football today. He can play as both a defensive and central midfielder, …thanks to his excellent passing skills and his ability to help both in defense and attack. His versatility allows him to fit into possession-based teams as well as more direct, attacking styles of play. With his talent and potential, it’s no surprise that several top clubs in Germany and abroad were interested in signing him for his service.
The fixed transfer fee is just under ten million euros.
Had the young professional, whose release clause in his Hertha BSC contract (which runs until 2029) is only valid until June 15th, not been so keen on Leverkusen as the next step in his career, he wouldn’t have had to delay his decision for so long. After all, the coaches of the other competing clubs had been confirmed for considerably longer. Martinez must have convinced him with his ideas on how he intends to nurture and develop the teenager.
Considering his young age of just 16, Bayer 04 will pay an exceptional transfer fee for Eichhorn. This fee is determined by a tiered release clause and is just under ten million euros, somewhat lower than for other competitors, because Bayer 04, unlike them, did not qualify for the Champions League next season.
The demand for signing bonus did not deter Bayer, not only.
Furthermore, the Europa League participant will pay a signing bonus, which will be comparatively high. That much is certain. However, it remains unclear whether this bonus will actually be the ten million euros initially demanded by the player’s representatives, or rather in the single-digit millions. In any case, Bayer 04 was by no means the only club prepared to pay the substantial signing fee.
