Bayern Munich set to let Eric Dier go despite ex-Tottenham star being ‘incredibly popular’ in dressing room as new contract for Dayot Upamecano is prioritised

Dier, who joined Bayern Munich on an initial loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur in January 2024, made his transfer permanent last summer when he signed a one-year deal. In the last 11 months, the English defender has become extremely popular in the Bayern dressing room and has won the trust of new manager Vincent Kompany. However, according to Sky Sports Germany, the Bundesliga giants are all set to let Dier leave next summer as they do not intend to extend his contract, though no final decision has been made as yet.

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  The report also adds that the Bavarian club have their priorities set as they are looking to extend Upamecano’s contract. The Frenchman’s current contract expires in June 2026, however, Kompany wants Upamecano to stay at the club on a long-term basis as the Belgian coach is known to be an admirer of the central defender. The club are set to initiate contract talks with him in the coming weeks.

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  Dier has appeared in six games across all competitions in the 2024-25 campaign, clocking 143 minutes on the pitch. He has featured in Kompany’s starting lineup only once this season which came in the club’s 4-0 win over Mainz last month in the DFB Pokal.

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  Bayern Munich, who are still unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season, will next be seen in action after the international break on November 22 when they take on Augsburg.