Bayer Leverkusen signs Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin over City and Liverpool
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Bayer Leverkusen has secured the signing of talented midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. The move comes as Eichhorn, regarded as one of Europe's premier teenage talents, chooses Leverkusen over other clubs including Manchester City and Liverpool. Leverkusen is set to activate Eichhorn's release clause, estimated between €8 million and €9 million, allowing him to enter a five-year contract with the club. Managing director Simon Rolfes and director of football Kim Falkenberg were instrumental in finalizing this acquisition. Leverkusen aims to improve its squad following a challenging previous season in which they missed Champions League qualification. Eichhorn's arrival could pave the way for more signings as the team seeks a stronger performance next season.
- •Kennet Eichhorn joins Bayer Leverkusen from Hertha Berlin
- •Leverkusen activates Eichhorn's release clause between €8-9 million
- •Eichhorn expected to sign a five-year contract
- •Simon Rolfes and Kim Falkenberg led the pursuit for Eichhorn
- •Leverkusen aims to bolster its squad after last season's struggles
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen beat Manchester City in race to sign German wonderkid
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool Beaten to Kennet Eichhorn Signing by Bayer Leverkusen
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen beat Manchester City and Liverpool to Kennet Eichhorn signing
"Bayer Leverkusen have pulled off a major coup in the European transfer market, intercepting a prized defensive midfield profile heavily coveted by the elite of the continent.16-year-old Kennet Eichhor...
"Hertha Berlin talented midfielder Kennet Eichhorn is considered one of the best teenagers in Europe.Eichhorn has been linked with several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, ...
"Having been previously cast as favourites, the young midfielder in the end decided not to leave Germany.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:30 PMBayer Leverkusen beat Manchester City in race to sign German wonderkid
Bayer Leverkusen have pulled off a major coup in the European transfer market, intercepting a prized defensive midfield profile heavily coveted by the elite of the continent.16-year-old Kennet Eichhor...
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:09 PMLiverpool Beaten to Kennet Eichhorn Signing by Bayer Leverkusen
Having been previously cast as favourites, the young midfielder in the end decided not to leave Germany.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 12:05 PMBayer Leverkusen beat Manchester City and Liverpool to Kennet Eichhorn signing
Hertha Berlin talented midfielder Kennet Eichhorn is considered one of the best teenagers in Europe.Eichhorn has been linked with several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, ...
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