Real Madrid finds Toni Kroos' heir in Germany for 12 million

Real Madrid is scouting the German market to secure a young midfield prospect for 12 million euros.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 14 Feb 2026 | 10.30
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Real Madrid finds the heir to Toni Kroos in Germany for 12 million | BBC
Real Madrid finds the heir to Toni Kroos in Germany for 12 million | BBC

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Real Madrid is not only competing for the immediate present but also designing the midfield of the future with surgical precision. After Toni Kroos' retirement, the white sports management activated a global search for a player capable of taking control of the game, and the name that is now gaining strength is Kennet Eichhorn.

Florentino Pérez recently made it clear by insisting that the priority is to maintain a competitive team hungry for titles. This message is not just rhetoric: Real Madrid, through Juni Calafat, has been analyzing young talents for months who could replicate the influence Toni Kroos had in the Bernabéu's midfield.

Real Madrid and the search for the new Toni Kroos

The gap left by Toni Kroos is not easy to fill. The German marked an era with his composure, passing accuracy, and tactical reading. Real Madrid understands that finding an exact replacement is impossible, but they do aspire to sign a player with similar qualities and room for growth.

In this context, Kennet Eichhorn emerges, a midfielder from Hertha Berlin competing in the 2. Bundesliga. At just 16 years old, the young German has already drawn comparisons for his composed style, ability to organize the game, and competitive maturity.

Real Madrid considers his price, close to 12 million euros, to be a strategic opportunity. In the current market, securing talent for that amount is almost an exception, especially for a player with international potential.

Kennet Eichhorn, Hertha BSC 2025-26

Kennet Eichhorn, Real Madrid's bet in 2. Bundesliga

Kennet Eichhorn has been one of the revelations of Hertha Berlin this season. Despite his youth, he is a regular starter and has become the team's focal point in the German second tier, displaying a maturity beyond his years.

Internal reports from Real Madrid highlight his precision in vertical passing, intelligence in occupying spaces, and ability to always offer a supporting line. While not a clone of Toni Kroos, he shares the serenity valued by the club over the last decade.

The estimated cost of 12 million euros facilitates the deal. At Valdebebas, they see this as a controlled risk investment: if his progress meets expectations, his market value could multiply in just a few seasons.

Hertha Berlin and a feasible operation

Hertha Berlin is aware of the growing interest. Although there is no formal offer yet, the player's entourage knows that Real Madrid closely monitors Kennet Eichhorn's performances.

For the German club, a 12-million-euro sale would represent a significant income in a demanding financial environment. For the Madrid entity, it would mean securing talent before prices skyrocket and other European giants enter the bidding.

The roadmap is clear: sign youthful talent with a competitive mindset. As with previous midfielders, Real Madrid is not seeking immediate solutions but aiming to build an orderly transition after Toni Kroos's era.

The white team is ahead of the market once again. With Kennet Eichhorn in their sights and a reasonable figure on the table, the Madrid entity shows that generational turnover is not improvisation but long-term strategic planning.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid encuentra en Alemania al heredero de Toni Kroos por 12 millones

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