Expressing gratitude, Kenn Eichhorn acknowledges his indebtedness to Hertha BSC and intends to progress in a measured manner.
Hertha BSC's Young Prodigy Eichhorn Stays Put Amid Bundesliga Interest
In a surprising turn of events, Hertha BSC's promising midfielder, Kennet Eichhorn, has decided to sign a long-term contract with the club, despite interest from several Bundesliga clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen, Eintracht Frankfurt, and VfL Wolfsburg [1][2][3]. As of August 2025, there is no public information or reports indicating active transfer interest from Bundesliga clubs following his debut for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga.
Eichhorn, who recently made history as the youngest player ever to appear in the 2. Bundesliga at 16 years and 14 days old, has been with Hertha BSC since the U9s and is considered a key prospect for the club’s future. With the club aiming for promotion to the Bundesliga this season under head coach Stefan Leitl, Hertha BSC is focused on stabilizing their core squad and integrating emerging talents like Eichhorn rather than losing them at this stage [3].
Stefan Leitl initially considered starting Eichhorn in the game, but Leon Jensen was chosen instead. Eichhorn made his debut not as a contractual agreement or a favor, but because of his performance in preparation and training. Tjark Ernst, the goalkeeper, stated that they will have fun with Eichhorn in the future.
Eichhorn's performance could potentially lead to him starting in the DFB Cup next Monday against Preußen Münster. Fabian Reese, a teammate and fellow player, warned against giving Eichhorn too much premature praise and urged him to keep going. Benjamin Weber, sports director of Hertha BSC, stated that Eichhorn's debut was not a gift, but earned through his performance.
The teammates of Eichhorn, including Tjark Ernst and Fabian Reese, praised him for his grounded nature and talent. There are growing personnel concerns at Hertha BSC, but confidence remains high. Hertha BSC has yet to prove it is the promotion favorite in the current season.
Eichhorn expressed his gratitude for the support he received on his Instagram profile after his first professional game. With his Instagram followers likely to increase significantly soon, Eichhorn is set to continue making waves in the world of football.
References: [1] Sport1 [2] Kicker [3] Bild
- Despite interest from multiple European leagues, especially the Bundesliga, Hertha BSC's young prodigy, Kennet Eichhorn, has opted to commit long-term to Hertha BSC, with no signs of transfer interest in August 2025.
- Given his exceptional performance in sports-analysis during preparation and training, Eichhorn might soon be starting in the DFB Cup, as suggested by teammate Fabian Reese.
- As Hertha BSC strives for promotion to the Premier League, focusing on maintaining and nurturing their core squad and emerging talents, like Eichhorn, is their strategic approach.
