Eric Dier shares what Daniel Levy has said about him and Harry Kane after leaving Tottenham
With the ability to play for both Portugal and The Three Lions, the 30-year-old moved from Sporting Lisbon to Spurs back in 2014. He went on to play 365 games for Tottenham in total.
He played centre back and right back at first, but Mauricio Pochettino had him playing at the top of the team. After struggling under Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte transformed him into a back three player.
Dier wasn’t Ange Postecoglou’s favourite, though. He likes quick centre backs, which is why he signed Micky van de Ven, which led Dier to decide to depart. He was lured to Bayern Munich on loan by Thomas Tuchel.
Eric Dier on relationship with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy
That loan will become irreversible.He made an impression at Bayern, breaking the previous record, and claimed that it was something he needed.However, considering he played for the Spurs for ten years, his departure was somewhat abrupt.
In an interview with The Athletic, Dier revealed that he has a strong working connection with Daniel Levy and that he has spoken over the phone with the Tottenham chairman.
On August 10, he plays again in a friendly against Bayern, where Tottenham is reportedly giving their two long-serving players a fitting send-off.
“After talking to Daniel, they had plans for him and Kane to go there. He told me that was being worked on, but I’m not sure,” Dier said to The Athletic.
August 10 will be emotional viewing for Tottenham fans
For Tottenham supporters, witnessing Harry Kane likely score against you will be extremely difficult. It’s one thing to watch Dier play against you after watching him wear your shirt for ten years.
Champions League football is a real possibility, of course, with Spurs now occupying the fifth spot in the Premier League. Fifth place will likely go to an English club the next season due to the European coefficient.
At some point in the European competition of the upcoming season, Spurs may encounter the German champions with ease. Dier still plays for Tottenham for the time being, but it appears from his remarks that he will sign on
