Eric Dier has officially announced he is leaving Bayern Munich at the end of this season. The 31-year-old defender’s contract with the club is set to expire this fall. He came over on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in February of last year. Christoph Freund, Bayern Munich’s new sporting director, announced as much on Friday. He confirmed that Dier has made the decision not to renew his time with the giant German club.
He’s had a great experience in Munich. He is more comfortable in the city, and equally happy with his new club and Bayern Munich. After negotiations for a long-term deal turned contentious, he elected to test the market for more favorable opportunities.
Background of Eric Dier’s Career
Prior to moving to Bayern Munich, Eric Dier spent 10 years with fellow Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur. During his time at Spurs, he developed into a reliable, steady center-back. His remarkable trajectory through the English game eventually led to him receiving caps for the England national team. His transfer to Bayer proved to be the biggest breakthrough of his career. He wanted to continue developing in one of Europe’s best leagues.
After a year and a half in Munich, Dier has helped to solidify the backline and is an increasing presence on the squad. His experience and skills have been indispensable during his time with the team. Freund wishes Dier to end his time with Bayern on a positive note.
Statements from Christoph Freund
Incoming Sporting Director Christoph Freund has released an official statement welcoming this decision. He announced that the club has entered discussions with Dier to extend his contract.
“We had discussions with Eric about a new contract. He told us that he doesn’t want to extend and will leave us,” – Christoph Freund.
Freund highlighted Dier’s character and contributions to the club while he was there.
“He’s a great guy. We had a great time together. He also felt very much at home here in Munich and at the club. Hopefully he crowns his time with us with his first title.” – Christoph Freund.
Looking Ahead
As the season continues, all eyes will be on Dier. He is adamant that he wants to win a third title with Bayern Munich before departing. In more immediate terms, the club is riding high on the table in the Bundesliga. The defender’s extensive experience will prove critical as they hunt for silverware.
With Dier’s departure confirmed at the end of the season, speculation about where he’ll go next is sure to heat up. He’s a former England international, who had the metaphorical hot hand and is still in high demand. His wealth of experience in elite level football will be hugely attractive to other clubs.
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