Transfer officially confirmed: Eichhorn joins Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen has officially confirmed the transfer of Kennet Eichhorn. The 16-year-old midfielder joins from Hertha BSC and explains his transfer.
The German U17 international chose Bayer Leverkusen despite interest from FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
Why Eichhorn chose Bayer Leverkusen
Eichhorn explains: „I decided on the best solution for me after very good conversations: Leverkusen is a club that has quickly developed many young players into top professionals.“
Reactions from Eichhorn and Rolfes
Eichhorn continues: „I will do everything to follow a similar path here. I am delighted to take my next steps with such an exciting, internationally oriented club like Bayer 04.“ Simon Rolfes, sports director of Bayer Leverkusen, says: „We are very happy to have convinced Kennet Eichhorn of our concept. We had close contact with Kennet and his family already a year ago.“
Details of the transfer
The fixed transfer fee for the Hertha player is approximately nine million euros. A similar amount is expected to be paid as a signing bonus. Additionally, Eichhorn will receive a million-euro salary from Bayer.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | Bayer Leverkusen confirms the transfer of Kennet Eichhorn |
Bayer Leverkusen currently stands 6th in the Bundesliga with 59 points and a record of 17 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. The team has scored 68 goals and conceded 47 this season.
Current situation of Bayer Leverkusen
The last match of Bayer Leverkusen ended with a 1-1 draw against Hamburger SV on May 16, 2026. The team has a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games.
