Eric Dier must follow strict car rule at Bayern Munich once transfer is completed

Eric Dier will have to get used to a strict car-related rule at Bayern Munich once his proposed transfer crosses the line.

According to widespread reports, Bayern Munich are set to complete the signing of Dier this month after reaching an agreement in principle.

The 29-year-old has played just four games for Tottenham this season, with the Bundesliga side closing in on a transfer worth a reported £4 million.

Once his transfer is completed, Dier will have to adhere to an interesting regulation at Bayern, which Harry Kane has had to follow since his summer move.

Bayern have an extensive long-term partnership with German car manufacturers Audi, who are also a shareholder and own 8.33 per cent of the club.

The deal sees Bayern players and staff receive a company car from Audi in a long-standing tradition, which has been going on since 2002.

Players are allowed to choose different models and they come with personalised registration plates.

Squad members are required to drive their Audi vehicles to and from the Sabener Strasse training base not to mention on matchdays and other club-related activities.

Bentleys, Bugattis and Porches are acceptable as they are part of the Volkswagen group, but the likes of Niklas Sule, Jerome Boateng, Philippe Coutinho and current star Kingsley Coman have been guilty of not abiding by the rule.

Bayern Munich stars attend an Audi event. Image: Getty

In March 2021, BILD reported Coman breached the rules after coming to training in his Mercedes.

He was denied entry to the training facility by club staff and was forced to park his car on the street.

Dier will receive a Audi upon signing for the club, which must be used.

He missed his side's victory over Burnley in the FA Cup last night as Ange Postecoglou claimed he was injured.

"He pulled up sore and didn't train yesterday," he said.

"It's a separate issue mate, do not question my integrity. When I say he's injured, he's injured. He didn't train yesterday, ask him.

"It has got nothing to do with anything else. When you're asking me if he is injured, he's injured, I didn't make that up. If he wasn't injured I would say he isn't selected, it's easy for me to say.

"In terms of anything else that happens, not on my radar, not that I've heard. If there's something, I'm sure I will hear about it. It's fair to say the last 24 hours I've been focused on the game and the guys that are available."

Topics: Bayern Munich, Football, Eric Dier

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