Report: Bayern Munich’s supervisory board is behind withdrawal from Kennet Eichhorn race

The news that Bayern Munich have exited the race to sign 16-year-old sensation Kennet Eichhorn came as a real surprise. The Bavarians had been chasing the young German for many months and it all seemed to be a great fit. A spot in the midfield has opened up due to Leon Goretzka ’s departure, Bayern wish to sign German talent again and Eichhorn needs a step up from the 2. Bundesliga.

But it seems two camps have formed at Bayern over the pursuit of the youngster. Bild claims that (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ) while board member for sport Max Eberl, sporting director Christoph Freund and head coach Vincent Kompany are all aligned on signing Eichhorn, the supervisory board is not as certain:

It currently appears that Kennet Eichhorn will not be joining Bayern. No further negotiations with the player are planned at present. Internally, Bayern bosses are divided over the transfer. Sporting directors Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are said to be very impressed with the youngster, and coach Vincent Kompany has been involved in trying to convince Eichhorn. However, there are concerns within the supervisory board over the financial terms of the deal. The club’s highest committee is currently unwilling to meet the demands of the player’s representatives.

It is important to note that the reported €10 million Eichhorn’s camp is, very purposefully, asking for is the difference between his release clause and his Transfermarkt value. The player simply wants the buying team to pay the full price for him. This is standard practice in football, just as how players signed on free transfers usually get a much higher sign on fee due to there being no transfer fee.

Eichhorn is a top talent and is already knocking on the door to play in the Bundesliga. Giving up on a player Bayern’s sporting directors and coach are dead set on, especially such a German talent, because the deal is a little too expensive could prove to be one of those moments Bayern look back on in a few years with a lot of regret.

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