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Man City to trigger record-breaking midfielder's release clause as Premier League giants have loan plan in place for wonderkid | Goal.com UK
- Manchester City aims to trigger Kennet Eichhorn's release clause this summer, then loan him to Bayer Leverkusen for development.
- Eichhorn, 16, became the youngest goalscorer in the 2. Bundesliga, drawing major European interest.
- Hertha Berlin may be powerless to stop his departure as the release clause is activated this summer.
- City's proposed plan would see Eichhorn develop in Germany before potentially moving to England.
- City faces competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig for Eichhorn.
- The release clause is reported to be between €10 million and €12 million, depending on multiple factors.
- Goal notes that Eichhorn has a development path mapped out by Guardiola as part of City’s strategy.
- City aims to manage Eichhorn’s development with a short-term loan before a potential permanent move.
- Leverkusen is identified as the preferred temporary destination for Eichhorn’s loan.
- City may trigger the release clause this summer despite Eichhorn’s long Hertha Berlin contract.
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