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Bayer Leverkusen signs 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:40 AM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen signs 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin
Summary

Bayer Leverkusen has acquired 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin for a fee just under 10 million euros. The transfer was facilitated by a clause in Eichhorn's contract. Leverkusen's sporting director Simon Rolfes expressed satisfaction in securing the talented youth international, who debuted at 15 for Hertha. Eichhorn, who previously faced injury setbacks, signed a long-term contract and will wear No. 18 at his new club. This move follows Leipzig's interest but became viable after Leverkusen appointed Carles Martínez as coach.

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  • •Eichhorn signed for just under 10 million euros.
  • •Leverkusen secured Eichhorn after interest from Leipzig.
  • •He debuted as Hertha's youngest professional player.
  • •Eichhorn will wear No. 18 for Leverkusen.
  • •He previously faced an ankle injury and suspension.
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  • 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Bayer Leverkusen beat Barcelona to signature of German wonderkid
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Bayer Leverkusen snapped up promising 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from second-division Hertha Berlin on Wednesday. The Bundesliga club reportedly made use of a clause in the player’s contract with Hertha to sign him for a fee of just under 10 million euros ($11.5 million), while German media also reported the German youth international will receive a signing bonus in the region of the transfer fee. “We are very happy we were able to convince Kennet Eichhorn of our approach,” Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes said.

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Bayer Leverkusen have signed another German top talent in 16-year-old midfielder Kennet Eichhorn who was also sought by top clubs including Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Leverkusen said late Wednesday that Eichhorn has penned "a long-term contract" in a move from second division Hertha Berlin.

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Barcelona have missed out on one of the most interesting young midfielders in Germany, with Kennet Eichhorn set to continue his development at Bayer Leverkusen.The 16-year-old Hertha Berlin talent had...

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