Bayer was seen as a strong contender, but Sky reports that Eichhorn will soon undergo his medical and then sign a contract valid until 2031. “The saga is over,” according to the outlet.
The club’s appointment of a new coach last week is said to have removed any lingering doubts Eichhorn may have had. The 16-year-old had reportedly been waiting patiently to see who would succeed Kasper Hjulmand at Bayer, and that loyalty was seen as a clear sign that a move was imminent. He is said to have already spoken personally with the new B04 coach, Carles Martinez.
Martínez enjoys a strong reputation for nurturing young talent and is often compared to Bayer’s former successful coach Xabi Alonso. His possession-based style of play suits Eichhorn, whose greatest strengths lie in defensive midfield.
Last term, the U17 captain missed almost three months with a serious syndesmosis injury, then a red-card ban, yet he remained a fixture in coach Stefan Leitl’s starting XI for the capital club, offering a bright spot even as the side once again failed to secure promotion.