Fabrizio Romano had exclusively confirmed that Manchester City have entered the race to sign promising German youngster Kennet Eichhorn, who is attracting interest from both Premier League rivals and top Bundesliga clubs.
The 16-year-old is regarded as an exciting prospect, with several major teams keeping a close eye on his development. The transfer guru conclude by mentioning that this transfer story is definitely one to watch in the coming months.
So who is Kennet Eichhorn? Scroll down to find out
Man City Target Kennet Eichhorn's Career so far
Kennet Eichhorn has been part of Hertha BSC’s youth setup since joining as an Under-9 in 2017. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 4 July 2025 and made his senior debut just over a month later, featuring in a 0–0 2. Bundesliga draw against Karlsruher SC.
At just 16 years and 14 days old, he became the youngest debutant in 2. Bundesliga history, breaking the previous record held by Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu.
Eichhorn continued to make headlines later that year. On 2 December, he scored his first goal in a dominant 6–1 DFB-Pokal win over Kaiserslautern. At 16 years and 128 days, he became the youngest scorer in the competition’s history, surpassing Jude Bellingham’s record. He also set a new record as Hertha BSC’s youngest-ever goalscorer, overtaking Ibrahim Maza.
On the international stage, Eichhorn has represented Germany at youth level, featuring for the U17 side.
Kennet Eichhorn: Player Profile
Kennet Eichhorn is regarded as a composed and intelligent defensive midfielder, known for his strong tactical awareness and calmness under pressure. Rather than relying on flashy dribbling, he stands out for his excellent reading of the game and ability to control and organize play.
His playing style is influenced by top midfielders such as Kevin De Bruyne, Sergio Busquets, and Toni Kroos, reflecting his focus on vision, composure, and game intelligence.
Our Opinion
Manchester City have always been known for their excellent scouting when it comes to transfers, so it isn't a big surprise to see a top club like them being interested in a talented player like Kennet Eichhorn. He certainly does look like a great potential player with huge potential, and defensive midfield is certainly a position where Man City will have to focus in the coming years, as Rodri is not getting any younger and it's also not a guarantee that City's Ballon d'Or winner will renew his contract with Pep Guardiola's side.
It will not be an easy task though for City to sign the player, as the report from Fabrizio Romano clearly states that numerous English and German clubs are looking at the player. They'll have to convince the player that their project is the best for his growth as a player.
As things stand, it's too early to give a definite opinion where Eichhorn might end up after the summer transfer window. It does look likely that he'll leave his current club Hertha owing to the huge interest he's generating from other top clubs. One thing is for certain, he definitely looks like a player who has all the required tools to eventually make it as a successful player at a top club.
