Barcelona, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are all keen on acquiring the services of Hertha BSC teenage midfield sensation Kennet Eichhorn.
At just 16, Kennet Eichhorn is already playing first-team football for Hertha BSC. The teenager is considered one of the best young midfielders in Germany, and his impressive rise hasn’t gone unnoticed. Multiple top clubs are after his signature.
According to BILD via SportWitness, Barcelona, Manchester United and Real Madrid have all expressed interest in the defensive midfielder, who is expected to make a decision regarding his future after the end of the ongoing campaign.
Eichhorn has been a part of the Hertha setup since his childhood days. He went up the ranks at some pace and officially got promoted to the first team last summer. The 16-year-old has already made 14 first-team appearances and has even bagged a goal.
The maturity that he has shown at such a tender age has attracted a lot of interest. The teenager is very comfortable on the ball, and his defensive positioning is right up there. While he prefers playing in the holding role, he can feature further up the pitch.
European giants want Eichhorn
Kennet Eichhorn’s performances for Hertha’s first team and the German youth team have resulted in interest from across Europe. Manchester United are looking at him as an ideal long-term replacement for Casemiro, who will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
Meanwhile, Barcelona consider him an ideal fit for their setup because of his playing style. The Catalan giants believe he could become one of their mainstays going forward. Real Madrid are also keen on his signature. Reports in Spain suggest they are quite serious about their pursuit as they see him as someone with the potential to replace Toni Kroos in the long run.
Since his release clause at the German second division club is worth €10-12 million, all three European giants consider it be a very affordable risk worth taking. Meanwhile, the player also seems ready to make the jump to a bigger club, and he is set to make a decision regarding his future along with his family after the end of the season. For now, he is focused on recovering from an ankle injury and getting back to his best.
