Eric Dier Set to Join Bayern Munich Permanently as Option is Activated
Eric Dier, the 30-year-old midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur, is reportedly set to sign for Bayern Munich permanently. Dier has been on loan with the German champions since January and has now met the contractual obligations to turn the move into a permanent transfer, according to The Athletic. The original deal was supposed to run until the end of the season with an option for an additional 12 months. Bayern is believed to have paid Spurs £3.5 million for the loan deal, effectively signing Dier as a free agent.
Dier’s contribution and leadership skills have impressed club chiefs at Bayern. Since joining the team, he has played six Bundesliga games, helping them to one clean sheet. This means that Dier will continue to play alongside Harry Kane in their quest to lift the German league title. Currently, Bayern sits eight points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, managed by Xabi Alonso.
Speaking of Alonso, he is reportedly on Bayern’s list of candidates to take over as manager in the summer. This comes after it was announced that Thomas Tuchel would step down at the end of the season. Tuchel’s team will face Freiburg tomorrow before their second leg of the Champions League last 16 against Lazio.
Fans have been quick to notice Dier’s transformation since joining Bayern. Some have even compared his accent to that of former England manager Steve McClaren, jokingly suggesting that he has “gone full Steve McClaren” after his debut with the German club.
In conclusion, Eric Dier’s loan move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich looks set to become a permanent transfer. The midfielder has impressed club chiefs with his contribution and leadership skills during his time with the German champions. With Dier alongside Harry Kane, Bayern will continue their pursuit of the German league title, currently sitting eight points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Exciting times lie ahead for Dier and Bayern Munich as they look to make their mark both domestically and in the Champions League.