After a decade with Tottenham Hotspur, Eric Dier has officially joined Bayern Munich. The English center-back, also proficient in midfield, departs the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium due to a decrease in playing time under Ange Postecoglou. The manager has opted for natural full-backs, Emerson and Ben Davies, in central positions, sidelining Dier despite a center-back injury crisis.
Dier, now 29, enters the Bundesliga giants on an initial six-month deal, with the possibility of extending for another year. Expressing his excitement, Dier remarked, “This move is a dream come true for me. As a child, you aspire to play for a club like Bayern one day. Bayern is one of the biggest clubs globally with an incredible history.”
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Advertisement— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 11, 2024
We have reached agreement with Bayern Munich for the loan of Eric Dier for the remainder of the season, with an option to make the move permanent.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 11, 2024
The versatile defender aims to contribute to the team’s defense and looks forward to joining his new teammates and the Allianz Arena fans. Christoph Freund, Bayern’s sporting director, expressed satisfaction with the signing, stating, “We’re pleased we’ve been able to sign Eric Dier. He’s long been in our thinking for this transfer window. Eric will be a valuable part of our defense, contributing both on the pitch and in the changing room with his sporting abilities and international experience.”
Dier, capable of playing in both central defense and defensive midfield, made only four appearances for Spurs this season, falling out of favor with Postecoglou’s arrival. The decision to prioritize natural full-backs over him, despite an injury-hit center-half situation, signaled the end of his tenure at Tottenham.
Spurs boss Postecoglou continues to reshape the team, confirming the signing of Radu Dragusin on the same day as Dier’s departure. Although Dier played a significant role last season, making 33 Premier League appearances under Antonio Conte and interim head coach Ryan Mason, Postecoglou has deemed it the right time to part ways with the English international.
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