Tottenham Hotspur defender Eric Dier has joined Bayern Munich on loan until the end of the season, the two clubs announced on Thursday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported that Bayern paid Spurs €3.5 million for the 29-year-old England international.
Dier, who had six months remaining on his Spurs contract, has made more than 300 appearances for the north London club since 2014, but has only played four times since Ange Postecoglou took over as manager in June last year.
“He has been in our thoughts for a long time for this transfer window. Eric will be a valuable part of our defense. His sporting abilities and international experience will help the team both on the pitch and in the locker room,” Bayern said. Dier was primarily used as a defensive midfielder under former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and can also play as a central defender.
