„We knew what we were doing“: Eberl’s belated satisfaction with Luis Diaz | OneFootball

When Luis Díaz moved from Liverpool FC to FC Bayern for around 70 million euros in the summer of 2025, there was a lot of scepticism. Too expensive, too old, no longer in his prime – the criticism was not long in coming. Even before the Colombian had played his first competitive match in the record champions‘ shirt, the transfer was the subject of heated debate. Just a few months later, all of this seems like a quick fix

Díaz has silenced the doubters with performances at the highest level. 33 goals in 31 competitive games speak for themselves. Statistically, the 29-year-old is directly involved in more than one goal per game on average. He was involved in all five goals in the 5:1 win against Hoffenheim and scored the decisive 2:0 in the cup quarter-final against RB Leipzig. In the last two games, he has scored a total of six goals

Offensive trio at world-class level

Together with Michael Olise, who already has 38 goals to his name, and Harry Kane, who has 44 direct goals to his name, Díaz currently forms one of the most dangerous attacking trios in world soccer. Pace, creativity, finishing power – the mix is perfect. Above all, however, Díaz brings a component that is particularly valued internally at FC Bayern: unconditional intensity

Vincent Kompany recently described him as an „absolute machine“, meaning not only his efficiency in front of goal, but also his work rate against the ball. Díaz sprints, presses, gets into tackles and works consistently at the back. This is exactly the profile that was sought after at Säbener Straße

Eberl’s late confirmation: „We were convinced“

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Sporting director Max Eberl now feels a certain satisfaction. After the cup win against Leipzig, he emphasised: „We were criticised a little at first for signing him, but we knew what we were doing. We were convinced that he would fit in very well with us, not only because of his goals and assists, but also because of his commitment and intensity. He showed that at Liverpool for years. We had the feeling that he would fit in very well with our style of play. He is a very good transfer. Maybe some people will now back out and say: Okay, maybe it wasn’t so bad after all.“

Looking back, the 70-million deal seems less like a risk and more like a strategic bull’s eye. While many saw the transfer as a hasty prestige purchase, Díaz has established himself as a key player within a few months – both athletically and emotionally

At Säbener Straße, they are convinced that this summer transfer was not a gamble, but a statement.