By Milcah Tanimu
Bayern Munich’s head coach, Thomas Tuchel, confirmed on Thursday the impending acquisition of England defender Eric Dier from Tottenham. Tuchel stated, “He is in Munich, and we’re trying to sign him, finalize the deal, and get another alternative for our squad.”
Dier, whose contract with Tottenham was due to expire in the summer, arrived in Munich for a medical check ahead of the reported four-million-euro ($4.38 million) deal. The versatile 29-year-old, known for his proficiency as a centre-back, defensive midfielder, and right-back, spent a decade at Tottenham and will reunite with former teammate Harry Kane in Bavaria.
With the need for defensive reinforcement, particularly due to Kim Min-Jae’s absence during the Asian Cup, Tuchel sees Dier as a specialist central defender. The move is expected to free up Leon Goretzka for the midfield role.
Born in England and raised in Portugal, Dier joined Tottenham in 2014 from Sporting Lisbon. Having represented England 49 times and scoring three goals, his addition bolsters Bayern’s defensive options.
Bayern Munich currently sits second in the Bundesliga, four points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, with a game in hand. The German champions resume their season after the winter break with a home match against Hoffenheim on Friday.
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