Bayern Munich cancels Kennet Eichhorn signing due to bonus demands
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Bayern Munich has ended negotiations to sign Kennet Eichhorn after his camp requested a €10 million signing bonus. Supervisory board members Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß objected to the fee, stating it was too high. Sources indicate Bayern’s interest in the player remains, but financial concerns took precedence, allowing Liverpool FC to take the lead in pursuit of Eichhorn. Borussia Dortmund is also said to be considering a move for the player. The decision reflects ongoing scrutiny of Bayern's financial strategies within the competitive.
- •Bayern Munich negotiating with Kennet Eichhorn collapsed over signing bonus demands.
- •Rummenigge and Hoeneß vetoed the €10 million bonus request.
- •Liverpool FC emerges as the frontrunner to sign Eichhorn.
- •Borussia Dortmund is also interested in Eichhorn’s transfer.
- •Bayern's decision raises questions about their financial flexibility.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Uli Hoeneß killed Kennet Eichhorn deal over signing bonus
"FC Bayern’s generational greats did not want to pay a signing bonus for Kennet Eichhorn.
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