1 day Ago By Hal Fish
The latest news coming from Germany appears to have confirmed that Eric Dier will leave Bayern Munich in the summer. The former Tottenham Hotspur star moved to Germany in January 2024, initially on loan before earning a permanent contract that summer. He impressed in his new surroundings, alongside fellow ex-Spurs man Harry Kane , and until recently, it was expected that Bayern would extend his contract.
Local media, teammates and fans had warmed to him , with the Englishman proving to be a reliable squad option. For example, in March 2025, after 3-2 victory over St. Pauli, online outlet BavarianFootballWorks noted: "Despite concerns surrounding his initial transfer to the club, Dier has continuously shown his value in Munich.
" However, in a surprise twist, trusted journalist Florian Plettenberg has 'confirmed' that Dier will leave Bayern and join AS Monaco in the summer. He explained that the Ligue 1 club were willing to offer a longer contract to the 31-year-old, writing: "Eric Dier will leave FC Bayern and join AS Monaco, as first reported by @Tanziloic [Loic Tanzi] and confirmed. Talks over a new contract with FC Bayern have failed, mainly because Bayern could not offer him the contract length that Monaco will: until 2027, with an option for one more year.
Dier has informed Bayern. Bayern are looking for a replacement and are, for that reason as well, back in talks with Jonathan Tah, as revealed on Friday." Dier let the cat out the bag in an interview with Gary Neville Bayern Munich Fans "Gutted" over Dier Exit In response to the report from Plettenberg, fans made it clear just how they feel about Dier.
It turns out, they have a lot of love for the Englishman. One suggested they'd be better off keeping him, as opposed to signing Jonathan Tah: "We’re downgrading for no reason." Another expressed their disappointment, noting: "That board will make us like Manchester United, its terrible.
" While others were baffled by the decision – 'One decent CB we had they got rid of him' – some just seems completely deflated by the news, "So sad he's going man." The praise for Dier was huge, with another supporter saying: "He loved the fans, the city, and the club. He was a solid backup and always performed when he was needed.
It was a pleasure, Eric Dier." Another even went as far as to say they cried over the news: "Genuinely shed a tear. Eric Dier meant so much to us Bayern fans.
Wonderful character, always stepped up when we needed him. I‘m gonna miss him, genuinely. This came outta nowhere, kinda hurts man.
We love you Eric Dier, all the best" A final supporter summed up the mood, writing: "I’m actually gutted he was actually one of the best defenders." Stats via SofaScore - as of 30/04/25.
