“Bayern are special”: Luis Díaz looks forward to his second Oktoberfest | OneFootball

Luis Díaz settled into life in Germany immediately after his big-money move from then-Premier League champions Liverpool in summer 2025. The Colombian winger discussed his time at FC Bayern in an exclusive interview with Bundesliga (DFL).

“For me, Bayern are special,” Díaz told Bundesliga. “They have made me very happy since I arrived here. And I’m still very happy. I’m grateful to the club. They obviously wanted me, and looking back now, it’s all been great. I’m very happy to be part of this great club. Hopefully that continues for a long time to come.”

The 29-year-old believes his teammates helped him in settling at Bayern without an adaptation period. Díaz scored 15 goals and assisted 14 times in his debut Bundesliga campaign as Vincent Kompany’s side won the domestic double.

“The group and the coaching staff give you that confidence after you arrive, like you were here for ages. They make you a part of their family. I think that makes things a little easier for you to be able to adapt.

“I also played really well from the start. I think when the group works, you work well as an individual too. It’s a special group of teammates who always want to push forward, always want to help you, and are always there to get the best out of you. That’s obviously really important when you arrive at a club.”

In his spare time, Díaz preferred to stay at home instead of exploring life in Munich. “I do not go out much,” Díaz confirmed to Bundesliga. “When I go out, I like to go to the park with the kids. Maybe a restaurant, but that’s about it.

“My life is normal. I play the PlayStation a bit with my brothers or friends. I watch a lot of football. I love watching football. I can be at home and watch four or five matches a day. That’s sort of my life.”

As such, he’s yet to get the full experience of local German food. “If we go out to a restaurant, it’s one that does meat or sushi, which I like a lot. Or it could be pasta and Italian food. I’ve tried German food, but I’m still that boy who eats well. I obviously look after myself.”

Similar to what his countryman James Rodríguez experienced during his time at the Rekordmeister, Díaz is happy that people in Munich respect your privacy. He said that they only greet you from a distance to let you live your life.

“You can live a very normal life here. For example, if you go out to a restaurant, they recognise and respect you. That’s really nice. Going out with the kids to a park, you don’t need to cover up so you can live your life in peace.”

One aspect of Munich that will make Díaz feel closer to the public is the annual Oktoberfest carnival. “Oktoberfest is so big in Munich. Last year, I experienced it but not in the way I would’ve liked. I think this year I’m going to be a bit more into it, go with family and a brother over here.

“I’m going to try and enjoy it a lot more, get closer to the culture because it’s really nice seeing all the people dressed up for Oktoberfest. It’s amazing. It’s a really nice event.”