Why Brexit could stop Liverpool signing Kennet Eichhorn in 2026 summer transfer window

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But in a post-Brexit world, players must be 18 before they are able to sign for an English club. Who would you rather see at Liverpool next season, Diomande or Barcola? 🤔 One of the most exciting teens in Europe vs a Champions League winner… Photo by Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Liverpool can’t sign Kennet Eichhorn until he’s 18Dale Johnson of the BBC explained the issue facing the Reds via X/Twitter, saying that Liverpool cannot simply sign the player now and then loan him out until he turns 18 either.He wrote: “Worth mentioning that Liverpool cannot sign Kennet Eichhorn this summer.“He’s 16.

He can join a club in any other major European league now, but post-Brexit you have to be 18 to sign for an English club.“And you can’t sign the player now and loan them out until they are 18.“You can take the South American route, pre-sign talent to move when they turn 18. This would be very unusual within Europe, because there is so much internal competition.“So, unless he qualifies for a UK passport, Eichhorn can’t sign for an English club until July 2027.”That leaves Liverpool with the option to pre-sign the player, perhaps how they did with Jeremy Jacquet in January, ahead of him moving to England down the line.But unless he can secure a UK passport, it seems set in stone that the 16-year-old will not officially be a Liverpool player in 2026.

You can only pick ONE player for Liverpool to sign this summer, who is it? Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones What position does Kennet Eichhorn play?In the meantime, Liverpool have other rising stars who could take up a more senior role in his position during 2026/27.Eichhorn is a defensive midfielder by trade, having scored two in 20 from the centre of the pitch during the most recent season.Liverpool’s midfield is a problem area right now, and with Curtis Jones potentially leaving, there is a serious lack of depth.However, it would not be surprising to see Trey Nyoni handed more minutes next term, given how impressive he has looked during his very brief cameos in the last year.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox