Luis Diaz Breaks Silence After Shocking Liverpool Departure: "My Goal" Revealed
Bayern Munich have successfully completed the acquisition of Luis Díaz from Liverpool, bringing the winger to the German club.
The Colombian star found himself at the center of extensive transfer rumors throughout the summer months. Díaz added fuel to the speculation when he acknowledged that discussions with other teams were taking place and expressed his willingness to let his Liverpool deal expire. Barcelona initially appeared to be his most probable destination until Bayern Munich entered the race.
The current Bundesliga titleholders seemed to have accepted defeat as Liverpool maintained their unwillingness to sell. However, when Díaz allegedly expressed his desire to leave Anfield, the Premier League winners became open to transfer talks.
Agreement on a deal valued at up to €75 million (£65.6 million; $88.1 million) and a contract running through 2029 was reached swiftly. Díaz traveled with Liverpool's squad to Tokyo on Sunday before receiving authorization to head to Munich and complete the transfer on Wednesday morning.
"I'm extremely pleased," Díaz shared with Bayern's official website, "joining FC Bayern means everything to me—it's among the world's greatest clubs. I aim to contribute to my new team through my playing style and character. My objective is to capture every available trophy—we'll pursue this goal together as a unit daily."
Liverpool will undoubtedly be satisfied with the transfer sum received for a 28-year-old player with only two years remaining on his deal. Nevertheless, his contributions on the field will be sorely missed.
Comprehensive guidance through multiple individual sessions with Arne Slot helped unlock Díaz's finest form during his Liverpool career. Mohamed Salah was the sole member of the championship-winning team who netted more goals than the Colombian in the previous campaign.
Slot expanded Díaz's versatility, frequently utilizing the natural left-sided attacker in a central position which certainly contributed to his scoring surge. Harry Kane's presence naturally restricts Bayern Munich's need to deploy him centrally, positioning Díaz to battle with players like Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry for the left wing position.
Following a summer of missing out on their primary targets, Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl expressed confidence after finally landing a new signing. "Luis Díaz is a globally experienced player with tremendous quality, exceptional abilities, and great dependability," he declared.
"He will contribute to our squad right away. We're thrilled that we managed to bring him to FC Bayern. Transfers of this nature succeed when all elements align perfectly. Our supporters can anticipate watching an outstanding player."