Who is Kennet Eichhorn? Liverpool enters race for 'next Toni Kroos' after Bayern Munich message
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Liverpool is said to held talks with Hertha Berlin wonderkid Kennet Eichhorn, who is attracting interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs after his breakthrough season in GermanyLiverpool has reportedly held talks with Kennet Eichhorn(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool could be eyeing up another deal for one of Europe’s most promising teenagers, with Kennet Eichhorn the latest being linked with a move to Anfield.The Reds clearly have an eye on the future as they head into the summer, with 20-year-old Jeremy Jacquet on the way, along with 18-year-old Ifeanyi Ndukwe, while a deal is close for 17-year-old attacking midfielder Samuel Martinez, who looks set to link up with the club’s academy.Now, Liverpool could be looking to secure another exciting youngster, and one who is drawing comparisons with one of Germany’s greatest modern players after enjoying a breakthrough year.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Kennet Eichhorn talks, Curtis Jones hint, Van de Ven speaksREAD MORE: Brentford boss makes Jordan Henderson claim after seeing Liverpool receptionAccording to Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool has entered the race to sign Eichhorn. The club is said to have already held “concrete talks” with the 16-year-old, who is building a reputation as one of the most sought-after talents in Germany.Who is Kennet Eichhorn?Eichhorn is a defensive midfielder by trade, having joined Hertha’s U9s side from SV Muhlenbeck 1947 back in 2017.He rose through the ranks quickly and was part of the U15s side that won the Pape Cup in 2024, in which he was named the Player of the Tournament.
Eichhorn also played a big role in Hertha claiming the C-Juniors Regional League Northeast title that same year.Clearly a player with a bright future, he was invited to first-team training last summer, although he was unable to play any part in Hertha’s pre-season friendlies due to being too young at the time.Once he turned 16, though, a first professional contract was quickly signed, with Hertha eager to keep Eintracht Frankfurt away.Kennet Eichhorn has been compared to Toni Kroos(Image: (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)Eichhorn was included in Hertha’s matchday squad for the opening game of the 2025/26 season, and although he didn’t make his way off the bench that day, a senior debut followed just a week later as he became the 2. His goal in the 6-1 win over Kaisersalutern in the third round of the DFB-Pokal in December saw him become the club’s youngest-ever scorer, and led to him claiming Jude Bellingham’s record for the youngest scorer in the competition since the Second World War.Eichhorn has represented Germany at the U15, U16, and U17 levels, and has captained his country in all four appearances for the latter.
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt have all shown an interest in Germany, while Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal, and Manchester United have also been linked, among others.In fact, Bayern's director of sport has seemingly been open about the club's interest in him, telling BILD: "When you see Kenny Eichhorn, we wouldn’t be doing our job properly if we didn't consider him.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Whether it actually happens is a completely different matter."And Dortmund's sporting director Ole Book has also discussed his club's interest, telling Ruhr Nachrichten: "I do think he has a certain creativity.“We know him well, we like him.