MUNICH, May 2 -- Bayern Munich confirmed that English defender Eric Dier will depart the club at the end of the season, following the expiry of his contract.

"We had discussions with Eric about a new contract. He told us that he doesn't want to extend and will leave us," Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said Friday.

"He's a great guy. We had a great time together. Hopefully he crowns his time with us with his first title," he added, reports AP.

The 31-year-old is reportedly set to join French side Monaco, where he is expected to receive a longer deal and more regular playing time than at he did at the German powerhouse.

Dier arrived in Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in January last year and made 45 appearances for the club. Ho...