Nevertheless, the capital club’s hopes of Eichhorn staying on for another year are fading fast. Hertha’s sporting director, Benjamin Weber, is banking on the argument that Eichhorn is guaranteed “playing time” in Berlin: “To have that security at a young age. Time to develop. That’s what we can offer,” said Weber, emphasising that “no decision has been made yet: ‘We are in contact with Kenny’s parents. We will do everything in our power to convince him to stay here for another year.'”
Head coach Stefan Leitl shares that optimism, predicting “a great career” for the youngster after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Greuther Fürth. In Sunday’s 2-1 win over relegation-threatened Greuther Fürth, the teenager burst clear on a mazy solo run and slotted his first goal in the 2. Bundesliga, setting a new record as the youngest ever scorer in the division at 16 years, 9 months and 13 days—52 days younger than the previous mark set by Gunther Reeg in 1985.
“What a goal. He’s only 16 – what more can you say? To perform in this league like a seasoned second-division player, and to match the physicality, says it all. A fantastic goal, and all credit to Kenny,” enthused Leitl.