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'Became a father, became a champion' - Eric Dier bids farewell to Bayern Munich and close friend Harry Kane with touching tribute after sealing AS Monaco move

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<p>Dier has departed Bayern Munich and will be joining Ligue 1 outfit Monaco this summer, with the English centre-back taking to social media to post an emotional tribute to the Bavarians as well as his close friend and ex-team-mate, Kane. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Kane and Dier spent nine seasons at Tottenham Hotspur before the former was signed by the Bundesliga champions in 2023. The defender soon reunited with his buddy at the Allianz Arena in January 2024, initially arriving on loan. Although the club made the signing permanent last summer, Dier struggled to break into head coach Vincent Kompany's starting XI. Despite being <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-why-eric-dier-has-decided-part-ways-with-harry-kane-complete-monaco-transfer-despite-bayern-munich-contract-offer/bltaa711a11577ad874" target="_blank">offered a new contract</a>, Dier decided to leave Bavaria as a free agent this summer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/eric-dier-emotional-farewell-harry-kane-bayern-munich-prepares-monaco-move/bltfd8cdc2e06da9909" target="_blank">joining French heavyweights Monaco on a three-year deal</a>. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Dier posted a series of photos on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DK68vQYokXD/?hl=en&amp;img_index=6" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, reflecting upon his journey at Bayern Munich. He wrote: "Became a father here, became a champion here. Danke für alles @fcbayern und München. 
Wish the team all the best today for the start of the Club World Cup!"</p>

WHAT ERIC DIER SAID

<p>Kompany's troops will kick off their Club World Cup campaign on Sunday against New Zealand's Auckland City. Dier, meanwhile, will enjoy his vacation before linking up with his new team-mates in Ligue 1 next month for pre-season.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Became a father, became a champion' - Eric Dier bids farewell to Bayern Munich and close friend Harry Kane with touching tribute after sealing AS Monaco move | Goal.com

Eric Dier wrote a heartfelt tribute to Bayern Munich and close friend Harry Kane, with the defender now set to play for French side AS Monaco.

&apos;Became a father, became a champion&apos; - Eric Dier bids farewell to Bayern Munich and close friend Harry Kane with touching tribute after sealing AS Monaco move

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