Safe to say the Englishman had a good time in Bavaria.
Eric Dier is departing Bayern Munich this summer after just one-and-a-half seasons playing for the German Rekordmeister. But the former Tottenham Hotspur man and England international has made a lasting impression in his short time in Bavaria.
That goes both ways, too. In an interview for club magazine Säbener 51 in March, Dier discussed which of his soon-to-be-former Bayern teammates stood out to him the most.
“Oh, I could list them all,” Dier answered in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “Joshua Kimmich didn’t surprise me because I already knew about him, but it’s impressive to see him every day — his consistency, his attitude, his preparation and the way he works in every training session. The same goes for Thomas Müller. He embodies the club in a unique way. He conveys what Bayern Munich means through his behavior, his training work and his games. It’s great for every new player to have someone like him to look up to. You immediately understand what Bayern is all about.
“And then there’s Manuel Neuer. He really surprised me — not because of his quality, of course I was aware of that, but because he is much calmer than I would’ve expected. He radiates an incredible calmness. But do you know what fascinates me most about him? His passion for training. He’s 38 years old and has won everything, really everything, but his love of football and his ambition are undiminished. That also explains why he’s still playing at this level. For me, he’s the best goalkeeper I’ve ever seen. And when you see him in training, you understand why. His attitude and daily commitment are simply impressive.
“Figures like Kimmich, Müller and Neuer are great role models, definitely — not just for us players, but also for people outside of football.”
Dier will take his talents next season to AS Monaco in France’s Ligue 1.
