Still on the hunt for a midfielder who can technically replace the massive legacy left by the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, Real Madrid may have finally found a worthy successor to the German.
The Madrid club is suffering from a serious lack of creativity and technical weakness in midfield. With a player of Kylian Mbappé’s caliber to support, the Merengues need an architect who can deliver precise passes and unlock opposing defenses. Last summer, Xabi Alonso warned the management about the importance of making a major signing to fully turn the page on the Kroos-Modric era. But despite his recommendations, no significant action was taken. Sure, Real Madrid showed interest in Martin Zubimendi, but he had already given his word to Arsenal. The result? The team is struggling, and Alvaro Arbeloa, who arrived in January, is failing to compensate for this lack of creativity.
Thus, the upcoming summer transfer window is set to focus primarily on recruiting a metronomic midfielder. While we could imagine Florentino Pérez going for a star as he usually does, the sporting management seems to be interested in a much less publicized profile. According to information from Fichajes, Real Madrid is considering making a move for Kennet Eichhorn.
The young midfielder from Hertha Berlin, playing in the 2. Bundesliga, is only 16 years old, but his value has literally exploded this season. Estimated at around 3 million euros at the start of the season, he is now valued at at least 20 million according to Transfermarkt. Despite this, Real Madrid hopes to convince Hertha to part with their gem for just 12 million euros — a very low amount considering his potential and the interest he is generating from several top European clubs.
For now, no official offer has been made yet, but the interest from the Merengues is very real. It remains to be seen if this deal will come to fruition, because in the world of football, nothing is ever guaranteed.
