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Bayern, Rivals Circle Hertha Prodigy Kennet Eichhorn as Variable Clause Caps Fee at €10–12 Million

A reported release clause creates a summer pathway, with Hertha’s promotion prospects likely to shape the choice.

Overview

  • Sky-linked reports say FC Bayern have monitored the 16-year-old midfielder for months, joining a field of elite suitors.
  • The clause is described as variable, with the payable amount influenced by factors such as the buyer’s league and European competition status.
  • New reporting pegs the maximum fee at roughly €10–12 million, undercutting prior indications that Hertha would seek at least €20 million.
  • Interest extends beyond Bayern to Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Barcelona and Manchester United, with Leipzig reported to be pushing hardest.
  • No concrete negotiations are reported and the player’s family is said to be staying calm, while Hertha’s current position near the promotion playoff could encourage a stay.