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Sporting announce that Eric Dier has signed for Spurs, slam his dad

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Rob Parker
 @ August 1st, 2014

Tottenham have completed the signing of England Under-21 defender Eric Dier – and former club Sporting Lisbon are not impressed with Dier’s dad.

The Portuguese side have revealed that they were not impressed with Jeremy Dier’s role in helping to secure his son’s move to White Hart Lane in the middle of contract negotiations with them.

A statement confirming the transfer read: “Sporting Clube de Portugal announces that during [July] the club started negotiations with Eric Dier over the renewal of his contract.

“Unexpectedly, Sporting, SAD was confronted by the player’s father and official representative with a bid from Tottenham Hotspur, with that bid activating a clause agreed by previous boards of directors for the sale of the player for an amount of €5million or more, unless the personal terms offered as part of the bid are matched.

“Due to the club’s current salary policy, the respective balance within the squad and the on-going financial restructuring underway at the club, it was not possible to match the proposed terms.

“Furthermore, Sporting, SAD was also informed that the player did not want to remain with the club even on equal terms and that any equal or improved personal terms would not have been accepted.

“In light of the above, Sporting, SAD announces the complete sale of the economic rights of the player Eric Dier to Tottenham Hotspur for €5million, without any future rights relative to the player.

“Despite the above mentioned events, Sporting, SAD wishes Eric Dier all the best in his career.”

Spurs announced the 20-year-old’s arrival yesterday with a low key announcement revealing that he would join subject to a medical.

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