New details revealed: Why Liverpool let Diaz join Bayern | OneFootball

Luis Díaz was the marquee signing for FC Bayern this summer. However, as it has now become known, FC Liverpool originally had completely different plans for the Colombian. Only a change of heart by the Reds and the clear desire of the winger to transfer made the move possible.

According to the portal The Athletic, Liverpool coach Arne Slot was convinced that Díaz would play an important role at Anfield Road in the coming season. Accordingly, the English champions initially rejected both offers from Saudi Arabia and inquiries from FC Barcelona. The Reds also initially made it clear to Bayern through sporting director Richard Hughes that the 28-year-old was not available.

Díaz pushes for the transfer

Ultimately, it was the player himself who was decisive. Díaz repeatedly expressed his desire to take the next step. The background: Talks about a contract extension in Liverpool remained without result.

When FC Bayern was finally ready to put up a transfer fee of up to 75 million euros, the Reds changed their stance. The transfer was perfect – and Díaz signed a contract with the German record champions until 2029.

"It's always something special to join a big team. And Bayern definitely belongs to that category. They welcomed me in an incredible and very special way," the forward recently enthused at a press conference with the Colombian national team.

Lucho impresses at FC Bayern

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For Liverpool, Díaz's departure was simultaneously the basis for a massive transfer offensive. With Alexander Isak (150 million euros from Newcastle), Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, and other new signings, the Reds invested nearly 340 million euros in the summer. The Díaz millions fit perfectly into the English champion's calculations.

At FC Bayern, the left winger integrated immediately. In his first four competitive matches, Díaz already scored three goals. Together with Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry, he is set to lead the new offensive of the record champions – and is already indispensable in Vincent Kompany's starting lineup.

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