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Eric Dier's loan move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich has been made permanent after he completed the required number of appearances mentioned in his contract, the German Bundesliga club announced on Saturday. The 30-year-old England midfielder joined Bayern on loan in January in a deal to the end of the season after spending a decade with Spurs, reuniting with former team mate Harry Kane.Bayern confirmed that Dier's contract has been extended until June 2025. Max Eberl, Bayern's board member for sport, praised Dier's contributions, stating that the 30-year-old England international provided "valuable support" in defense.Dier has made seven appearances for Bayern in the Bundesliga, including five starts. He has impressed with his versatility, playing both as a center-back and a defensive midfielder."I'm happy in Munich," Dier said. "Now my future is sorted and I can focus on playing well for the club and trying to help the club to win games, win competitions, even though it's been a difficult period for us."Bayern, who have won the Bundesliga 11 years in a row, are currently second in the standings this season, seven points behind unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen who have a game in hand. Bayern will host Lazio on Tuesday in the Champions League last 16 with the German side trailing 1-0 from the first leg.Dier's permanent move to Bayern Munich is a significant development for both the player and the club. Dier brings experience and leadership to a Bayern team that is looking to regain its dominance in the Bundesliga and make a deep run in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich, the reigning German champions, announced on Wednesday that they will part ways with manager Thomas Tuchel at the conclusion of the current season. This decision comes amidst Bayern's struggles to maintain their dominance in the Bundesliga title race.In a statement released by Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, he stated that the club and Tuchel had engaged in a constructive and open dialogue, leading to the mutual agreement to end their collaboration in the summer. Dreesen expressed gratitude for Tuchel's contributions to the club, acknowledging his role in guiding Bayern to the Bundesliga title in the 2016-2017 season.However, the club's recent performances have raised concerns among fans and management alike. Bayern currently finds themselves trailing league leaders Borussia Dortmund by nine points, with just 10 matches remaining in the season. This significant gap has prompted the club to make a change in leadership, hoping to regain their title-winning form.Tuchel's departure marks the end of a two-year tenure at Bayern Munich. During his time at the club, he led the team to the Bundesliga title in his first season, along with the German Super Cup. However, the club's failure to replicate that success in subsequent seasons, coupled with their current struggles, has ultimately led to this decision.The search for Tuchel's successor is expected to begin immediately, with Bayern aiming to appoint a new manager who can restore the club's dominance in both domestic and European competitions. Several potential candidates have been mentioned, including former Bayern player and current RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann, as well as Ajax manager Erik ten Hag.As Bayern Munich looks towards the future, they will hope to find a manager who can bring stability and success back to the club. The upcoming summer transfer window will also be crucial for the team, as they aim to strengthen their squad and challenge for major trophies in the seasons to come.