Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed the upcoming signing of England defender Eric Dier from Tottenham on Thursday, telling reporters “he’s in Munich”.
“We try to signal him, finalize the deal and get one other various to our squad,” Tuchel advised reporters on Thursday.
Dier arrived in Munich on Thursday forward of a medical verify and advised Sky Germany: “Bayern is a superb membership”.
Dier, whose contract with Tottenham was resulting from expire this summer season, comes for a reported price of 4 million euros ($4.38 million).
The versatile Dier is usually deployed as a central defender, however may also play as a defensive midfielder or without any consideration again.
The 29-year-old spent ten years at Tottenham and is reunited with former Spurs team-mate Harry Kane within the Bavarian capital.
Tuchel was on the lookout for additional assist in defence, particularly with Kim Min-Jae set to overlook a number of matches as he represents South Korea on the Asian Cup.
Tuchel mentioned he noticed Dier as a “specialist within the central defender place” and advised reporters “to begin with, it will unencumber Leon Goretzka for midfield”.
On account of Kim's absence, Tuchel solely has two acknowledged central defenders, Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano, within the choice.
Dier was born in England however grew up in Portugal and moved from boyhood membership Sporting Lisbon to Tottenham in 2014.
He performed 49 video games for England and scored 3 times.
Dier has performed simply 4 occasions for Tottenham this season.
Bayern are second within the Bundesliga, 4 factors behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen, with a sport in hand.
The German champions will resume the season after the winter break on Friday at house towards Hoffenheim.
