Ex-Monaco star Gilles Grimandi told GOAL that Eric Dier went through a hard time and is now captain at Monaco. GOAL also reported that Monaco signed Dier as a free agent in the summer of 2025 and that he signed a three-year contract.
Grimandi on Dier's situation
Grimandi said: "He went through a hard time because even in Monaco it was quite complicated last season for him and he played well."
Grimandi said: "It's a lovely story. He went through a hard time and now he looks to make a nice life being captain and playing in Monaco at this moment."
Captaincy and partnership
Grimandi said: "He had a good season, he's captain. I think he played next to Sane. Sane is a great player, he's a young talent, he was in Metz last season and I'm surprised because in a few months he showed a lot of ability. I think the connection together is good."
Monaco's result and Dier's season
Grimandi said: "I heard that people in Monaco like him a lot, Dier. It's a shame because they lost at the weekend. They were unbeaten so far this season, but they lost 1-0."
GOAL reported that calf and hamstring problems limited Dier to 13 appearances across all competitions last season.
Life in Monaco
Grimandi said: "It's a very quiet life. It has changed now because it's a bit more popular but you can go to Monaco without any problems. You can walk down the street, nobody will recognise you, you have a quality of life, you have security."
Grimandi said: "It's good when you're 32 and it's good when you are young. Except that sometimes it's a bit complicated, expecting more from football. It's a fantastic place to live."
Grimandi said: "I think English players like it a lot in Monaco. I remember when I was at Arsenal, most of the English players asked me a lot of questions about Monaco. It's of course a good time for him to live there."