How quickly things can change.
Earlier today, it was revealed that the price tag for Hertha Berlin phenom Kennet Eichhorn would be roughly €20 million, which would be comprised of a release clause and a signing bonus.
Now, though, it appears that Bayern Munich will not have to budget for that expense — or at least does not want to pay that much. Per Sport1 journalists Stefan Kumberger and Philipp Heinemann, Bayern Munich is now out of the race for Eichhorn:
FC Bayern has pulled out of the transfer race
for Kennet Eichhorn. According to information from SPORT1, the record champions are backing away from a potential signing of the young star from Hertha BSC.
The Munich club made the decision after thoroughly evaluating the player. Above all, the financial terms do not meet the expectations of Bayern’s bosses—but there are also sporting doubts about the 16-year-old, who has been linked with various major clubs in recent months.
Until now, Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl was considered a major proponent of a potential transfer, but the 52-year-old supports the decision that has now been made.
Explosive: Reports had recently surfaced suggesting that BVB had also backed away from an Eichhorn deal for financial reasons. Sport Bild reported that the German teenager’s camp is demanding a signing bonus of around 10 million euros. The buyout clause for Eichhorn is reportedly set at nine million euros for teams playing in the Champions League.
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This certainly is a shocking development, especially as it is yet another transfer target driven by board member for sport Max Eberl, which has been deemed too expensive for the club. Just last week, Bayern Munich exited the race for former Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon, as the attacker signed a deal with FC Barcelona for a transfer fee worth a total of €70 million, plus an additional €10 million more in potential add-ons. That extra fee of potential add-ons was more than Bayern Munich was willing to pay.
As for Eichhorn, he is considered to one of Germany’s top, young midfielders and has been touted to be a future star. Once, there was another promising, young midfielder whose demands for €10 million got in the way of a promising future with Bayern Munich — Toni Kroos. While a different scenario (Kroos wanted a €10 million per season salary, while Eichhorn wants a €10 million signing bonus), it is an interesting parallel and — hopefully — does not turn out the same way for the Bavarians.
Is Bayern Munich getting out at the right time or bailing too early? Tell us in the comments below!
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