AS Monaco are wasting no time gearing up for next season’s Champions League push, with English international Eric Dier poised to become their first signing of the summer.
According to L’Équipe, the 31-year-old is expected to arrive on a free transfer once his contract with Bayern Munich expires in June. The former Tottenham stalwart, who can operate both in central defence and midfield, has clocked up 25 appearances this season for the German giants and 45 in total since joining in 2024.
For Monaco, it’s a shrewd bit of business. Bringing in a seasoned Premier League and Bundesliga veteran without a transfer fee is a clear signal of intent as the club battles to cement its top-four place in Ligue 1. Despite flashes of brilliance—such as wins over Marseille and Nice—Adi Hütter’s men have been maddeningly inconsistent, dropping silly points like this weekend’s 1-1 draw with Le Havre. Currently sitting fourth, they’re embroiled in a six-club scrap for European places.
Dier, capped 49 times for England, is seen as a stabilising force in a young squad. While Monaco’s season hangs in the balance, the signing is a proactive move to ensure they stay among Europe’s elite next year. Contract details remain under wraps, but expect Dier to play a key role at Stade Louis II next season.
