Henrichs has since come on leaps and bounds at Leverkusen and has made 14 appearances in all competitions for the German club this season, providing two assists.
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Bayer Leverkusen defender Benjamin Henrichs in action against SV Darmstadt
His impressive displays have seen him nail down a regular starting spot at right-back for Roger Schmidt's side.
Henrichs also outlined that Barcelona made an enquiry for him after impressing at an Under-13 tournament in Holland.
"At a U-13 tournament in Holland, Barcelona was also there," he added.
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"They have become penultimate, but we were quite good. Then there was a request from Barcelona."
Henrichs earned his first senior call-ups in an experimental Germany side to face San Marino and Italy during the international break this month.