Luis Diaz has joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool in a deal worth a reported £65.5 million, with the 28-year-old Colombian international signing a five-year contract.
In an official statement on Bayern Munich’s website, the Bundesliga champions have announced that they have signed Luis Diaz from Liverpool. The Colombian international has signed a five-year contract, and he has expressed his delight at completing his move to the Allianz Arena.
The former Liverpool winger said, “I’m very happy, it means a lot to me to be part of FC Bayern – they’re one of the biggest clubs in the world. I want to help my new team with my way of playing football and my character. My goal is to win every possible title, and that’s what we’ll work for every day as a team.”
Luis Diaz and his fruitful Liverpool stint
Luis Diaz was exceptional during his spell with Liverpool, joining the Merseyside club from FC Porto in a deal worth £37 million in January 2022. The 28-year-old went from strength to strength in the last three and a half years, becoming a pivotal figure for the Merseyside outfit, even though he tended to blow hot and cold.
The Colombian international turned out nearly 150 times for Liverpool while chipping in with 41 goals and 23 assists. Meanwhile, Diaz’s progress did not go unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Bayern Munich chased his signature in the first half of the summer transfer window, and they have finally secured his services.
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Bundesliga adventure beckons
Bayern Munich’s long-standing interest in Luis Diaz made sense. The Bundesliga champions have been keen on reinforcing their offensive unit since parting ways with Leroy Sane as a free agent. In addition, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are no longer the players they once were at their peak.
So, Bayern Munich pursued several wide attackers this summer and zeroed in on Luis Diaz as the top offensive target. While Die Roten failed with an opening bid, the South American winger had his heart set on moving to the Allianz Arena in the summer transfer window.
The deal has finally seen the light of day, with Bayern Munich reportedly forking out £65.5 million to secure Diaz’s services. The 28-year-old Colombian international will hope to become a pivotal figure for the Bavarian outfit during the peak years of his career, as he was for Liverpool in the last three and a half seasons.